LPN

About the role

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.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday 8:30-5pm
• No On-Call or Weekends

Territory

Lake Forest, IL 60045 and the surrounding communities.

Pay

$26 - $38 hourly. Offer Based on Years of Experience.

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

Qualifications

• 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 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

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