LPN- PRN Nights Hospice Crisis Care

Addus HomeCare; Crystal Lake (IL); Hybrid; USD 43,187 - 61,509; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hours

Employee Referral Program

Employee Discount Programs

401k + Match

Job summary

JourneyCare Hospice is seeking a Hospice LPN to join its Crisis Care team in Crystal Lake, Illinois. This role offers competitive salaries up to $38 an hour and flexible hours, with shifts being 12 hours from 7 PM to 7 AM.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of nursing experience, preferably within community health or hospice, and must be currently licensed as an LPN in Illinois.

Benefits include a great culture, employee referral programs, and a 401(k) with a match.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or a vocational nursing program.
• Three years of nursing experience, preferably in community health or hospice.
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the practicing state.
• Must possess current CPR Certification.
• Valid driver’s license with insured automobile.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
• Document patient services accurately and timely.
• Educate patients and families pertinent to diagnosis.
• Coordinate hospice services with the interdisciplinary group.
• Manage pain/symptoms and evaluate patient responses.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

CPR Certification

Education

Graduate of accredited practical nurse/vocational nursing program

Licensed LPN/LVN

Job description

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

Now offering up to $38 an hour! Offer based on years of experience.

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

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
• 401k + Match

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