What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN- Hospice Crisis Care position at JourneyCare Hospice?
JourneyCare Hospice is seeking a Hospice LPN to join our growing Crisis Care team! This is a field-based position responsible for following the plan of care for our continuous care patients, providing treatments, and working collaboratively to help our patients and their families.
HOURS: Monday - Friday (3) 12-Hour Shifts 7AM-7PM and Every Other Weekend
TERRITORY: Chicago, IL 60618
Salary: $26 - $38 hourly - Offer Based on Years of Experience
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 drivers 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:
- Great culture and team atmosphere
- Comprehensive benefits effective on the first of the month
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
- Generous time off accruals
- Paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Hospice Certification benefit and salary increase
- Merit Increases
- Employee Discount Programs
What Youll 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 patients response to treatments/medications
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Salary : $26 - $38