Are you ready to change the face of serious illness by joining JourneyCare as a Licensed Practical Nurse?

JourneyCare helps people facing serious illness live life to the fullest, with dignity and without pain, on their own terms. We care for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—not just the disease, and work together with the patient, family, and other care partners to create a customized care plan that supports and respects their goals, preferences, and choices.

Our Mission: Enriching lives through expert and compassionate care.

Position Overview
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) reports to the Regional Director. The role is diverse, and the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will work in a variety of care models including hospice, palliative care, and care coordination. Duties will include both clinical and non-clinical client care.

Work Schedule - Monday-Friday 8:30A-5P - NO WEEKEND or HOLIDAY REQUIREMENTS

Service Area(s) - DeKalb/St.Charles/Naperville/Carol Stream
Required Experience:

Requirements for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Float position

• Training in hospice, palliative care and pain and symptom management
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse preferred
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Illinois
• Minimum of one year working in a health care environment, prefer hospice and palliative care experience
• Training in HIPAA, Infection Control, safety, personal care, and documentation
• Experience working with seniors and individuals of all ages
• Dynamic, positive individual with outstanding customer service skills
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and organization skills
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, Client Database, e-mail), voicemail
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills and common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram/map form
• Ability to work flex hours, which may include evenings and weekends
• Must be willing to drive/ travel extensively throughout the Chicagoland area to complete client visits
• Maintain various logs, records, and files, including productivity, per current procedures and guidance from management

Benefits offered for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Float position

• BlueCross BlueShield Medical Benefits / Dental & Vision
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• Tuition/Education Reimbursement
• Company-Provided CEUs