Hospice Crisis Care LPN - PRN Nights

JourneyCare; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join JourneyCare Hospice as a Hospice LPN in our Crisis Care team, offering flexible hours and competitive pay. This role involves direct patient care, documentation, and coordination of hospice services, ideal for an experienced nurse passionate about end-of-life care. We emphasize a supportive culture and provide various benefits to foster a fulfilling work environment.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Great culture and team atmosphere

Employee Referral Program

Employee Discount Programs

Qualifications

• Three years of nursing experience, preferably in community health, hospice or medical/surgical.
• Must be currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the state.
• Valid driver’s license with insured automobile.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
• Implement nursing practices following assessment and care plan.
• Manage symptoms and evaluate patient responses.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Education

Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program

Tools

Current CPR Certification

Job description

Career Opportunities with JourneyCare Hospice

A great place to work.

Careers At JourneyCare Hospice

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

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Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

JourneyCare Hospice is seeking a Hospice LPN to join our growing Crisis Care team on a PRN basis! New competitive salaries and flexible hours!

HOURS: As Needed. Shifts will be 12-hour shifts 7PM-7AM both weekdays and weekends.

TERRITORY: Schaumburg, Rolling Meadows, Palatine, IL and surrounding areas.

SALARY: $26-$38 hourly - Offer Based on Years of Experience

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 We offer:

• Flexible Hours
• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Discount Programs

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