
LPN Hospice PRN
Springfield, ILPer Diem$23.55–27.75/hrSeen 2 days agoStill listed 2 days ago
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Job overview
Gentiva Hospice seeks a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to provide hands-on hospice care to patients and families in homes, assisted living, and facility settings. The LPN works under RN supervision and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to support individualized care plans, comfort patients, and assist families. The role includes scheduled visits, on-call duties, and responding to emergencies.
Skills & qualifications
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Full job description
Overview
Compassionate Hospice Care. Supporting Patients. Comforting Families.
We are looking for a compassionate Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. Reporting directly to the Administrator or Executive Director, you will play a vital role in delivering hands-on hospice care to patients and families in their homes, assisted living, or facility settings. Your dedication will help provide comfort and support during the most critical moments of life.
As a Hospice LPN, You Will:
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Provide direct nursing care services to hospice patients, supporting both patients and their families.
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Assist the interdisciplinary team in assessing patient/family needs and contribute to the execution of individualized care plans.
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Report any changes in patient conditions promptly to the Registered Nurse and care team.
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Deliver empathetic care aligned with each patient’s unique plan of care.
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Serve as a trusted resource to families, offering support during difficult times.
Responsibilities:
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Provide skilled bedside nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following established nursing protocols and the Nurse Practice Act.
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Monitor patients actively and document any changes in condition, reporting as necessary.
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Administer medications and treatments according to the plan of care.
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Participate in infection control practices and standard precautions.
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Support bereavement activities and closure contacts with families as assigned.
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Participate in on-call duties and respond to patient needs during scheduled visits or emergencies.
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May assist with death pronouncements per state law and under RN supervision.
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Collaborate closely with hospice aides and other team members to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece.
Salary Range – $23.55 - 27.75
Full Time Employee Benefits:
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Medical, Dental, Vision
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Wellness Program and Resources
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401k match
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PTO
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FMLA, ADA and other federal and state required leaves
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Short/Long Term Disability
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HSA Contribution
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Mileage or Fleet Car Program
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Cell Phone Reimbursement (for eligible roles)
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Short Term Incentive (for eligible roles)
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Tuition Reimbursement
About You
Qualifications:
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Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
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Current LPN/LVN license in the state of employment.
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Minimum 2 years of LPN experience in hospice, oncology, long-term care, or home health; 3-5 years preferred.
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CPR certification required.
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Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
Skills and Knowledge:
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Understanding of hospice care principles and the unique needs of terminally ill patients and their families.
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Excellent patient assessment and clinical skills.
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Strong communication and documentation abilities.
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Familiarity with regulatory guidelines including Medicare, Medicaid, CMS, and JCAHO standards.
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Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
We Offer
Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):
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Competitive Pay
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401(k) with Company Match
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Career Advancement Opportunities
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National & Local Recognition Programs
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Teammate Assistance Fund
Additional Full-Time Benefits:
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Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
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Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
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Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
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Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
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Education Support & Tuition Assistance
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Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
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Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
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Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
Apply today to be part of a team dedicated to expanding access, building partnerships, and transforming hospice care. Help us provide compassionate care when it matters most.
Legalese
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This is a safety-sensitive position
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Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
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Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
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We are proud to be an EEO employer
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We maintain a drug-free workplace
Location Gentiva Hospice Our Company
At Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.
Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.
Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:
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Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
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Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
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Home health care: Heartland Home Health
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Advanced illness management: Illumia Health
With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,228 open Hospice Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$23.55–27.75/hr
- US median$38–50/hr214 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $25.65/hr, is 42% below the US median midpoint ($44/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Hospice Nurse hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 39 open Hospice Nurse jobs in Illinois and 1,228 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Illinois
- Gentiva10 open
- Heartland Hospice7 open
- Advocate Health4 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — more than three in four Hospice Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 924 postings).
- Education
- 22 of the 1,228 open Hospice Nurse jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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