Hospice After Hours LPN

Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice; Glen Carbon (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Fleet Vehicle Program

Generous PTO

Pension + 401K

Paid parental leave

Education benefits

Job summary

Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice is seeking an After Hours Licensed Practical Nurse to provide end-of-life care to patients in their homes around Springfield, IL. The role offers autonomy, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and opportunities for growth.

You will perform after-hours assessments, reinforce care plans, and support patients and families with symptom relief while documenting in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in the state you work.
• Two years of LPN experience; hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hospice care in patients' homes, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct after-hours patient assessments focusing on comfort and symptom management; escalate to RN as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers on end-of-life care plans and symptom relief strategies.
• Ensure compliant EMR documentation.
• Work independently, but not alone.
• Travel to patient homes within assigned territory.

Education

LPN License

Job description

Hospice After Hours LPN

Location

Springfield, IL, USA

Employee Type

Employee

Working Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

Care Where You Are: Where Your Work Truly Matters

Residential Home Health and Hospice is a nationally recognized leader in home health and hospice, and a consistent Top Workplace. If you are a clinician seeking autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and real career growth; this is where you belong.

We are hiring an After Hours Licensed Practical Nurse for a Hospice position providing end-of-life care to patients in their homes in the Springfield IL. and surrounding areas.

What You'll Do:

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a hospice setting, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to comfort, dignity, and quality of life
• Provide after-hours support by conducting ongoing patient assessments focused on comfort, symptom management, and changes in condition, escalating clinical concerns to the RN as appropriate
• Educate and support patients and caregivers during evenings, nights, and weekends by reinforcing end-of-life care plans, symptom relief strategies, and what to expect throughout the hospice journey
• Ensure thorough, compliant EMR documentation
• Work independently, but never alone
• Travel to patient homes within assigned territory

Designed for Success

• Dedicated field education team supporting you from Day 1
• Leadership that listens, mentors, and champions your growth
• A collaborative culture where your impact is recognized and your feedback shapes improvement

Benefits That Support Your Whole Life

• Pathway to Nursing Program: Up to $20,000 in student loan repayment for LPN's advancing to ASN degree after 1 year of employment
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous PTO
• Pension + 401K
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 90% off degrees and certifications through our Purdue University partnership

After Hours LPN Qualifications

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state you work
• Two years of LPN experience and the clinical expertise to deliver quality patient care, Hospice experience preferred
• Due to the field-based nature of this home health position, a valid driver's licence and the ability to spend approximately 20% of your workday driving to and from patient locations are required

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

NOTICE

• Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is part of our background process, which includes medical and recreational marijuana.
• By supplying your phone number, you agree to receive communication via phone or text.
• By submitting your application, you are confirming that you are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer