LPN - Medical Surgical
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Med-Surg
Posted Aug 14
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- IL nursing median $44/hr
IL nursing postings that state pay run $33/hr to $59/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $48/hr, across 1294 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Responsibilities
The LVN/LPN provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring clinical competence within the scope of practice in accordance with state requirements. In collaboration with the healthcare team, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the LVN/LPN works to maintain safety, provide patient comfort and care and improve the overall patient experience in the telemetry setting.
Qualifications
Education, experience, training
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required.
- IV certification and Blood Withdrawal (BW) certification within 90 days of hire date.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Work experience in health care preferred.
Pay Transparency
Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $35.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/
Application details and notices
Employment Status: Per Diem Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Requirements
- EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required.
- IV certification and Blood Withdrawal (BW) certification within 90 days of hire date.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Work experience in health care preferred.
Place
- City
- Elgin, Illinois
- Median rent
- $1,361/mo
- Local household income
- $90,282/yr
- Metro price level
- 4% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Elgin area index 103.6, where 100 is the national average.
Elgin, Illinois sits along the Fox River about 35 miles northwest of Chicago, offering a mix of historic downtown charm and suburban convenience. Tree-lined neighborhoods and a growing arts scene make it a comfortable home base for nurses seeking quieter living with easy access to the city.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?