Licensed Practical Nurse - (LPN )

Suncrest Hospice; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $28-30/hr

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with employer match

Team-centric culture

Growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Suncrest Hospice in Schaumburg, IL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our care team. You will provide direct patient care, visit patients at homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, or Assisted Living Facilities, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to address psychosocial needs.

The position requires an active LPN license, at least one year of licensed experience, strong time-management, reliable transportation, and the ability to use an electronic medical records system.

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure in the state(s) of practice.
• Minimum of 1 year of licensed nursing experience.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for a group of patients and visit them where they reside.
• Visit patients in private homes, SNFs and assisted living facilities.
• Contribute to the interdisciplinary team with psychosocial assessments and interventions.
• Utilize community resources knowledge to support patient care.

Skills

LPN licensure

Team collaboration

1-on-1 patient care

Independent work

Time management

EMR experience

Driver's license

Education

LPN licensure (state)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Why Suncrest

At Brighton/SuncrestHospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

Benefits

• Actual Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per/hr
• Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
• The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

Details

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will be responsible for providing care and services for a group of patients, visiting patients where they reside, which could include private homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and Assisted Living Facilities. This position is a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team, providing expertise regarding psych-social assessments, interventions, and knowledge of community sources.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice with one year of experience under license
• Ability to work well within a team environment to collaborate daily with a team of clinicians
• Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team
• Can work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis with activities which include: phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of state and federal rules and regulations
• Time management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings (i.e.: to scheduled visits, attend required meetings, respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns)
• Ability to learn an electronic medical records system
• Must be willing to drive and reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance