Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Description

Northern Illinois Hospice is a trusted and growing agency. Founded in 1979, we were the first hospice agency in our region and one of the first 50 in the nation. We are looking for exceptional people to join our exceptional team. People who want to make a difference in the community and in the lives of others. The end of life can be accompanied by feelings of loss and isolation, and the Northern Illinois Hospice team is dedicated to ensuring that the transition is filled with dignity, comfort, and peace. We are dedicated to doing this not only for our patients but for their families and loves ones as well.

We are seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the highest standards of excellence, who seeks the opportunity to work for an employer that’s the leader in patient-focused, team-based hospice care and committed to creating a culture of excellence.

Our LPNs provides nursing care to the terminally ill hospice patient following plan of care (POC) for assigned patients, as needed. You will provide assistance and understanding to the family in the home care situation and in time of bereavement. In addition you will provide nursing care, education, and support to the patient/family and/or caregivers.

• Provides professional, courteous, nursing services to the patient/family.
• Supervises the administration of medications by family or other responsible caregivers; teaches the proper techniques of administration and record keeping.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and interdisciplinary group (IDG) members any unexpected changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition. Makes home visits to provide direct care as needed. Provides patient visits at the request of the patient and/or family or facility nurse during on call hours.
• Maintains a high standard of quality of care according to hospice training, guidelines, and expectations.
• Demonstrates tolerance to various and differing individual lifestyles without imposing his/her own values on the patient/family unit.
• Reports to supervisor for daily schedule, reporting pertinent changes to the supervisor, or the Primary Nurse during the shift and at the end of his/her shift.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the local, state, and federal laws impacting upon the practice of nursing in the hospice setting.
• Adheres to professional standards of practice for nursing.
• Assists the Hospice RN Case Manager in the implementation and coordination of the Care Plan. Assesses the patient's physical and emotional condition and provides patient care as directed.
• Teaches the patient and family as required to maintain safe environment.
• Maintains current knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid benefits, private insurance, supportive care, continuous care and in-patient requirements.
• Performs specific tasks as follows but not limited to, personal hygiene (bath, shower, hair, nails, etc.), passive range of motion and positioning, enemas (prepared, tap water, soap suds), dressings, wound irrigations and decubitus care, colostomy care, administration of medications and instructing patient and family in medications administration, tracheostomy care and suctioning.
• This position will be supervised monthly by an RN.
• Participates in nursing on-call rotation as assigned.
• Practices within the scope of Licensed Practical Nurse license.

 Northern Illinois Hospice supports our employees’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. The expected base wage range for this role is $28.00 - $37.00. However, final base pay will be carefully determined based on several factors, including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Additionally, this role may be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits.

BENEFITS:· 

Comprehensive Benefits Package Access a well-rounded benefits package designed to support your well-being.

• Choice of Medical Plans: Choose from two medical plans tailored to fit your unique healthcare needs.
• Health & Wellness Accounts: Manage expenses with a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Keep your smile bright and vision sharp with our dental and vision insurance options.
• Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance: Gain peace of mind with fully covered basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Company-Paid Disability Coverage: Stay protected with employer-paid short-term and long-term disability plans.
• 401(k) with Company Match: Build your future with Roth and Traditional 401(k) options, plus a company match every pay period.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy PTO that grows with your years of service.

Northern Illinois Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Northern Illinois Hospice, we believe diversity makes us better.

Northern Illinois Hospice is a drug free workplace.

Requirements

Education: Completion of a formal Practical Nurse Program.

Training and Licensure: Current Practical Nurse Program (LPN) license issued by the Illinois Board of Nursing required.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgements. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis in a community setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience which includes basic nursing skills with the administration of medications. Home care experience preferred.

Other: Local residence with ability to respond to on-call within 30 minutes. Meets agency requirements for criminal background check.