LPN

Addus HomeCare • Deerfield, IL

12h • Remote

About The Position

JourneyCare Hospice is seeking a Hospice LPN to join our growing team in the Lake Forest, IL area! This is a field-based position responsible for following the plan of care for our patients, providing treatments, and working collaboratively to help our patients and their families. The territory includes Lake Forest, IL 60045 and the surrounding communities. This role offers a salary range of $26 - $38 hourly, based on years of experience. It is an opportunity to provide meaningful care without burnout.

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 driver’s 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 patient's response to treatments/medications

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Robust paid time off and paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonuses
• Merit increases and hospice certification salary boost
• Employee discount programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree