Hospice After Hours LPN

Kaplan International; Glen Carbon (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment up to $20,000

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Pension + 401K

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Up to 90% off degrees/certifications

Job summary

Residential Home Health and Hospice is seeking an After Hours Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide end-of-life care in patients' homes around Springfield, IL. The role includes after-hours support, symptom management, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The position requires an active LPN license in the state, at least two years of LPN experience (hospice preferred), and the ability to travel about 20% of the workday to patient locations.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in the state you work.
• Two years of LPN experience; hospice experience preferred.
• Driver's license and ability to travel ~20% of workday to patient locations required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered care in a hospice setting, focusing on comfort and symptom management.
• Provide after-hours support with ongoing patient assessments and escalation as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers on end-of-life care plans and symptom relief strategies.
• Ensure thorough EMR documentation of visits and care plans.
• Work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
• Travel to patient homes within the assigned territory.

Skills

LPN license

Hospice care

Education

LPN diploma

Job description

Job Title Hospice After Hours LPN Location Springfield, IL, USA Additional Location(s) 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

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 license 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.

Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice Consistently named as a 'Top Workplace', Residential Home Health and Hospice is a dynamic, growing, and innovative healthcare company that invests time and resources to foster employee success and patient satisfaction. It’s a promise we live day in and day out. Every employee – from those who work with our patients in the field, to those who support them in administrative and office roles – is valued, respected, and encouraged to grow.

Our Mission: We aspire to be the leading providers of home-based healthcare products and services for geriatric and chronically ill patients. We are committed to equipping our highly-trained and dedicated employees with all the resources and tools necessary to provide extraordinary care and service.

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