Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hospice
Danville, Illinois
Posted Aug 13
- Shift
- Days
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days · 5 a week
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospice
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Illinois is $35/hr, across 937 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Skilled support. Compassionate care. Meaningful impact.
Tuition Reimbursement for RN Path!
The Care Team Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our growing team! This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about providing hands-on patient care while supporting individuals and families through every stage of the hospice journey.
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As a Hospice LPN, you'll work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team to deliver skilled nursing care, monitor patient needs, and help ensure patients receive the comfort, dignity, and support they deserve. If you enjoy building meaningful relationships and making a difference every day, we'd love to meet you.
Territory & Hours
- Monticello, Champaign, Danville area
- Monday - Friday 8-4:30
- Who We Are
At The Care Team Hospice, we are committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care through a culture built on Compassion, Innovation, Integrity, and Respect. Our nurses are empowered with the support, resources, and teamwork needed to provide exceptional end-of-life care while growing their careers.
We offer a supportive, growth-focused environment along with a comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time Employees, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (benefit eligibility based on status)
- Career Path Program with opportunities for advancement and increased compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (benefit eligibility based on status)
- Tuition Reimbursement and Certification Assistance
- Mileage Reimbursement
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Additional Voluntary Coverage
- Great Total Rewards Package!!
Key Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse while following each patient's individualized plan of care.
- Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in health status, and communicate clinical updates to the care team.
- Assist with symptom management, medication administration, treatments, and patient comfort measures.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation of patient care and observations within the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Collaborate with physicians, Registered Nurses, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, high-quality hospice care.
Qualifications
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
- Previous nursing experience required; hospice, home health, long-term care, or skilled nursing experience preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient care skills.
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
Field Role Requirements
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) screening.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current TB testing in accordance with agency policy.
Sourced from The Care Team Hospice’s careers page.
Requirements
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
- Previous nursing experience required; hospice, home health, long-term care, or skilled nursing experience preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient care skills.
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
Place
- City
- Danville, Illinois
- Median rent
- $846/mo
- Local household income
- $45,957/yr
- State price level
- about the national average
- Address
- Danville, IL, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Illinois index 100.0, where 100 is the national average.
Danville sits in east-central Illinois near the Indiana border, offering a small-town Midwestern pace with easy access to outdoor recreation at Kickapoo State Recreation Area. It's a quiet, affordable community where nurses can enjoy a slower lifestyle while staying within driving distance of Champaign-Urbana's larger amenities.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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You would be doing in-home hospice work with The Care Team Hospice around Danville, Illinois—covering a territory that can include Monticello, Champaign, and Danville. An LPN posting here is Monday–Friday, 8:00 to 4:30, with care delivered under an RN and…
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