LPN- Hospice Crisis Care
Addus HomeCare · Crystal Lake, IL · Yesterday
On-siteHealthcare$26–$38/hrInternship
About the role
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 & territory
Hours: Monday - Friday (3) 12-Hour shifts 7AM-7PM. On-call every other weekend.
Territory: Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Pay
$26 - $38 hourly. Offer Based on Years of Experience.
Why you'll love working with us
- A Culture That Cares: Work alongside a dedicated, compassionate team that values collaboration, respect, and high-quality patient care.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- 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
What you'll do
- 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