LPN, Palliative Care Nurse, Healthcare Nursing

Journey Care Hospice is seeking a Hospice LPN to join our growing team in the Lake Forest, IL area! This is a field-based position responsible for following the plan of care for our patients, providing treatments, and working collaboratively to help our patients and their families.

HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30-5pm.
No On-Call or Weekends.

TERRITORY
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Lake Forest, IL 60045 and the surrounding communities.

Salary: $26 - $38 hourly. Offer Based On Years of Experience.

A Culture That Cares:

Work alongside a dedicated, compassionate team that values collaboration, respect, and high-quality patient care.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Robust paid time off and paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonuses
• Merit increases and hospice certification salary boost
• Employee discount programs

• 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

• 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

If you’re looking for a hospice LPN role where you can provide meaningful care without burnout, this is the opportunity for you.

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