LPN Nights- Hospice Crisis Care

JourneyCare Hospice • Schaumburg, IL

1d • $26 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

JourneyCare Hospice is seeking a Hospice LPN to join our growing Crisis Care team! This is a field-based position responsible for following the plan of care for our continuous care patients, providing treatments, and working collaboratively to help our patients and their families. HOURS: Monday - Friday (3) 12-Hour Shifts 7PM-7AM and Every Other Weekend TERRITORY : Wauconda, IL 60084 Salary: $26 - $38 hourly - Offer Based on Years of Experience

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or a vocational nursing program
• Three years of nursing experience. Community health, hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the practicing state
• Must possess current CPR Certification
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills
• Valid drivers license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements
• Understands the philosophy of hospice concept and the needs of the terminally ill

Nice To Haves

• Community health, hospice or medical/surgical experience

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act
• Implement current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care
• Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care
• Participate in the coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group.
• Provide appropriate pain/symptom management.
• Evaluates the patients response to treatments/medications

Benefits

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits effective on the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Hospice Certification benefit and salary increase
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees