Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Dover Hospice – Glen Carbon, Illinois

About Dover Health: Dover Health is a part of The Dover Companies, a vertically integrated healthcare organization established in 2007, which also includes Cedarhurst Senior Living, Dover Development, Brahms Construction, and Dover Capital. Focused on providing comprehensive healthcare services to seniors, Dover Health aims to bridge the gap between traditional medical care and the evolving needs of aging populations through services such as home health, hospice care, private duty services, and primary care. Aligned with the mission of The Dover Companies, Dover Health is committed to creating an environment where each person feels loved, valued, supported, and able to live life to the fullest. Dover Health is committed to enhancing the quality of life for seniors by delivering patient-centered care that allows them to remain in their own homes with dignity and comfort.

Position Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse, reporting directly to the Director of Clinical Services, is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care in the home setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse. This role supports the physical, personal, and emotional well-being of patients, assists in care planning and evaluation, and promotes the goal of helping each patient reach their maximum level of self-care and independence, when possible.

Essential Duties:

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide direct skilled nursing care to hospice patients in accordance with the plan of care.
• Monitor patient condition, including vital signs, symptoms, and pain levels, and report changes to the RN.
• Administer medications, treatments, and wound care as ordered by the physician.
• Support patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and mobility.
• Assist with symptom management and comfort-focused care for end-of-life patients.
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, medications, and care techniques.
• Document all patient care, observations, and interventions accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (RN, social worker, chaplain, therapists) to ensure coordinated care.
• Support RN case managers by performing routine visits, follow-ups, and stable patient check-ins.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transitions of care as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education and/or Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• Active LPN license in the state of practice.
• One (1) or more years of hospice experience, required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, required.
• CPR certification, required.
• Strong clinical skills including medication administration and wound care, required.

Working Conditions:

As part of Dover Health’s commitment to providing outstanding care and support, the company ensures that staff work under conditions that prioritize safety, collaboration, and professional growth. The conditions listed below define the experience of working for Dover Health.

• This position may involve a range of physical activities, including those outlined in the Essential Duties, but is not limited to them.
• Frequent travel within assigned service area is required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is?occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time, move, communicate, and identify written information.?The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds independently, and occasionally lift and/or move up to two hundred (200) pounds with assistance.
• Work for this position is performed in patient homes, care settings/facilities, and office settings. This position will have to navigate through a variety of different settings to provide care.
• There is exposure to varied home environments and potential infectious conditions.
• Must comply with all Dover Health and safety requirements.
• This role involves actively participating in all staff activities aimed at fostering teamwork, unity, and morale. The individual will contribute as a collaborative team player, working alongside colleagues to create a supportive and cohesive work environment.
• Individuals in this position are required to stay current on all training and ongoing education initiatives. They are expected to actively pursue self-improvement and embrace opportunities for continuous learning to enhance their skills and knowledge in providing exceptional service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Dover Health considers the health and safety of its patients, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening, participation in required health assessments (such as TB testing or physical evaluations), and the use of designated personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company policy and applicable law.