Hospice LPN, Melrose Park

About us

Anodyne Palliative Services is a distinguished hospice company nestled in the heart of Chicago, dedicated to providing unparalleled end-of-life care. With a steadfast commitment to preserving dignity, enhancing comfort, and enriching the quality of life for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses, we stand as a beacon of compassion and professional excellence in the healthcare community. Our tight-knit team of skilled professionals shares a collective passion for delivering personalized care with empathy and respect.

Duties :

1. Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.

2. Implements the IDG nursing care plan for each patient.

3. Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.

4. Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and RN reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition. 5. Teaches and counsels the patient and family / significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.

6. Evaluates with registered nurse the effectiveness of the LPN’s / LVN’s nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the registered nurse.

7. Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments and care of patient.

8. Participates in medical record audit as assigned.

9. Attends staff meetings, IDG conferences and inservices as scheduled.

10. Takes on-call duty, nights, weekends and holidays as assigned.

11. Is responsible for : Submitting any changes in schedule to Director or Manager of Patient Services on a daily basis.

12. Participating in IDG conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health team.

13. Prepares clinical and progress notes.

14. Assists the physician and RN in performing specialized procedures.

15. Prepares equipment and materials for treatments.

16. Observes aseptic technique as required.

17. Assists the patient / family in learning appropriate self-care techniques

18. Ability to participate in physical activity.

19. Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.

20. Heavy lifting.

21. Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis

QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Graduate of a state approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.

2. Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred.

3. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Hospice.

4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

5. Completion of a Hospice training program prior to providing care.

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time, Per Diem

Benefits : Flexible schedule

Medical Specialty :

Critical & Intensive Care

Home Health

Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Wound Care

Physical Setting : Acute care

Long term care

Nursing home

Outpatient

Supplemental Pay : Bonus opportunities

Crisis pay

Differential pay

Overtime pay

License / Certification :

LPN License (Required)

Shift availability :

Day Shift (Preferred)