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Addus Homecare

Deerfield, Illinois

Posted Aug 28

Shift
8-hour days

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
8-hour days · 5 a week
Weekends
No weekends
Term
Permanent
On the floor
No call
Setting
Hospice
Accepts
LPN
More role details
Experience
3+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$26/hr
nursing in Illinois$35/hr

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

JourneyCare 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: Lake Forest, IL 60045 and the surrounding communities. Salary: $26 - $38 hourly. Offer Based on Years of Experience.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

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A Culture That Cares

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

Comprehensive Benefits Package

  • 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

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 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

What You’ll 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 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. Apply today to join JourneyCare Hospice!

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Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.

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Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching

Place

City
Deerfield, Illinois
Median rent
$2,482/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$181,660/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

State price level
about the national average

Illinois index 100.0, where 100 is the national average.

Deerfield is a quiet North Shore suburb about 25 miles north of Chicago, offering tree-lined residential streets and a relaxed pace while keeping the city within commuting distance. It's a practical choice for nurses who prefer suburban living with easy access to major metropolitan healthcare systems.

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Addus Homecare
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Addus HealthCare is a home healthcare provider operating in the Richmond, Virginia area (ZIP 23230), serving a broad geographic region that includes Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, Powhatan, and Richmond. The organization focuses on enabling patients to…

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