Hospice After Hours LPN

Graham Healthcare Group; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment up to $20,000?

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insur

Job summary

Residential Home Health and Hospice in Springfield, IL is hiring an After Hours Licensed Practical Nurse to provide end-of-life care in patients' homes. This role emphasizes autonomy, compassionate care, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include an active LPN license in Illinois and roughly two years of hospice experience. You must be willing to travel to patient locations; a comprehensive benefits package and strong leadership support are provided.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in the state you work (Illinois).
• Minimum of two years of LPN experience with hospice care preferred.
• Ability to drive to patient locations and cover ~20% travel time.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered hospice care with an interdisciplinary team.
• Provide after-hours assessments focused on comfort and symptom management; escalate issues as needed
• Educate patients and caregivers on end-of-life care plans and comfort strategies
• Ensure compliant EMR documentation
• Work independently while staying connected with the team
• Travel to patient homes within the assigned territory

Skills

Active LPN license

Two years LPN experience

Education

LPN license in Illinois

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 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.

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