LPN- PRN Nights Hospice Crisis Care

Addus HomeCare•Crystal Lake, IL

14d•$38

About The Position

JourneyCare Hospice is seeking a Hospice LPN to join our growing Crisis Care team on a PRN basis! Competitive salaries and flexible hours! Now offering up to $38 an hour! Offer based on years of experience. HOURS : As Needed. Shifts will be 12-hour shifts 7PM-7AM. Possibility of both weekdays and weekends. TERRITORY : Dundee, IL 60118 What We offer: Flexible Hours Great culture and team atmosphere Mileage reimbursement Employee Referral Program Employee Discount Programs 401k + Match

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or a vocational nursing program
Three years of nursing experience.
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 is preferred

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