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Licensed Practical Nurse

Valley West Health

Effingham, Illinois

$32/hr

About $67k–$99k/yr

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LPN

Posted Aug 12, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 13, 2026

What this means for you

Valley West Health is long-term care — slower turnover and deeper relationships with the people you look after. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $67k–$99k a year.

About this role

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Description: Let’s be honest — nursing is hard work. But who says it can’t also be a place where you feel appreciated, supported, and maybe even laugh a little? At Helia Healthcare, we’re not just a skilled nursing facility. We’re HOME. That means our residents are treated like family, our staff is backed by a team that actually has their back, and no one is just “a number on the schedule.” We’re looking for Licensed Practical Nurses who care deeply, show up with a positive attitude, and enjoy being part of a team that works hard and has fun doing it. If you love taking care of people and want to enjoy where you work, keep reading. What You’ll Be Doing As an LPN at Helia, you’ll provide practical nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse while helping ensure our residents receive safe, compassionate, high-quality care. You’ll also help guide CNAs, because great care takes a great team. Provide hands-on nursing care that meets resident needs Administer medications and treatments as ordered Observe, document, and communicate resident changes Assign and support CNA duties to keep the shift running smoothly Be part of a team that shows up for each other and our residents Requirements: What We Need From You A current, valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license Long-term care, acute care, or geriatric experience (a plus, not a deal-breaker) Supervisory experience preferred Ability to pass a background check and drug screen Why Helia? Because here, you’re noticed. Your hard work is appreciated. Your voice matters. And yes — we believe a positive culture makes all the difference for our residents and our staff. The Fine Print (Still Important!): Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check and drug screen. We want to keep our residents safe, happy, and in good hands—you’re part of that promise. Helia Healthcare, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We’re committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we can serve our community.

Skills for this role

Medication AdministrationDocumentationSupervision

Requirements

  • LPN License

About the employer

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Valley West Health
Nursing Home

You would step into skilled nursing and long-term care at Valley West Health in Effingham, Illinois—meds, treatments, and guiding CNAs for residents the posting treats like family. Posted RN pay sits roughly in the $40–$55 hourly range. Charge Nurse appears…

4.5 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • Posted RN hourly range about $40–$55
  • Hands-on skilled nursing care with meds, treatments, and CNA guidance
  • Charge Nurse among nurse job titles

What reviewers flag

  • Nurse-filtered reviews average only about 3.1/5
  • Reviewers describe clique drama, in-groups, and stress outside favored circles
  • Manager support and organization flagged as weak spots
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