Generations Healthcare Network
Nursing home in Evanston, IL
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 on 1 role
- Hiring days and nights
From 2 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 25, 2026Sources
The short version
If you already know how to hold a heavy assignment together, former staff describe ratios and supply gaps that will test that skill rather than shelter you from it.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2019-05-18Source: glassdoor.comA former CNA described a kind environment and real scheduling flexibility, which matters when you are still unpacking boxes and juggling a new commute.
If you are moving hereSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- LPNs and LVNs: all 2 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staffing ratios and management
- Staff report unsafe nurse-to-resident ratios, lack of administrative support, and scarce basic supplies.
Sources
As of 2019-05-18Source: glassdoor.com- Leadership instability
- A former RN noted frequent policy shifts driven by management decisions and critical views of leadership.
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As of 2024-01-06Source: glassdoor.co.in- Workplace flexibility and compensation
- A former CNA noted good flexibility and a kind environment but cited mediocre pay and high patient ratios.
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The hard parts
Reviews over several years land on the same sore spots: nurse-to-resident ratios that feel unsafe, thin administrative backup, scarce basic supplies, and pay a former CNA called mediocre.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Evanston, IL
Evanston sits along Lake Michigan just north of Chicago, home to Northwestern University and a lively downtown. Tree-lined streets, lakefront parks, and a mix of independent shops and restaurants give this college town an inviting, community-focused feel.
Browse roles in Evanston- State price level · Illinois
- about the national average
- State index 100.0 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,762/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $96,434/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 1 of 2 roles, up to $10,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift and 1 is a night shift.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Generations Healthcare Network, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Generations Healthcare Network
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / PRN
$36–$40/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- LPN
- 7a-7P
- Per diem
- LPN
- 12-hour nights
- Per diem
Sources
- glassdoor.co.in/Reviews/Employee-Review-Generations-Healthcare-Network-E2074413-RVW83100908.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2025-12-08
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Generations-Healthcare-Network-E2074413-RVW26209291.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2019-05-18
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