Hospice LPN, Joliet

About Us

Anodyne Palliative Services is a distinguished hospice company nestled in the heart of Chicago, dedicated to providing unparalleled end-of-life care. With a steadfast commitment to preserving dignity, enhancing comfort, and enriching the quality of life for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses, we stand as a beacon of compassion and professional excellence in the healthcare community. Our tight-knit team of skilled professionals shares a collective passion for delivering personalized care with empathy and respect.

• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Implements the IDG nursing care plan for each patient.
• Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and RN reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.
• Teaches and counsels the patient and family / significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.
• Evaluates with registered nurse the effectiveness of the LPN’s / LVN’s nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the registered nurse.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments and care of patient.
• Participates in medical record audit as assigned.
• Attends staff meetings, IDG conferences and in services as scheduled.
• Takes on-call duty, nights, weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Is responsible for :
  Submitting any changes in schedule to Director or Manager of Patient Services on a daily basis.
• Participating in IDG conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health team.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Assists the physician and RN in performing specialized procedures.
• Prepares equipment and materials for treatments.
• Observes aseptic technique as required.
• Assists the patient / family in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

• Graduate of a state approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred.
• Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Hospice.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Completion of a Hospice training program prior to providing care.

Full-time, Part-time, Per Diem

Flexible schedule

Critical & Intensive Care, Home Health, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Wound Care

Acute care, Long term care, Nursing home, Outpatient

Bonus opportunities, Crisis pay, Differential pay, Overtime pay

LPN License (Required)

Day Shift (Preferred)