Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Chicago, Illinois

RYZE West is looking for a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our compassionate care team at our skilled nursing facility.

Posted Sep 29

Shift and hours: 3-11 and 11-7 shifts Shifts 3-11 11-7
Unit and setting: Skilled Nursing Must be able to work with diverse resident populations, including elderly and mentally ill individualselderly and mentally ill residents
License: LPN license Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Illinois
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

License: LPN license Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Illinois Check your license
Education: graduation from an accredited nursing education program Graduation from an accredited nursing education program
Also asks: no prior abuse convictions No prior abuse convictions
Also asks: strong communication and teamwork skills Strong communication and teamwork skills
Also asks: ability to follow policies, maintain safety, and deliver empathetic care Ability to follow policies, maintain safety, and deliver empathetic care
Also asks: ability to work with diverse resident populations, including elderly and mentally ill individuals Must be able to work with diverse resident populations, including elderly and mentally ill individuals
Also asks: physically able to perform nursing duties with or without accommodations Must be physically able to perform nursing duties with or without accommodations

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What it pays

Against similar roles: Top of Chicago staff LPN payChicago staff LPN postings that state pay run $29/hr to $35/hr, the middle half $31/hr to $35/hr, across 33 postings.
Tuition assistance: Offered

Benefits

BenefitsMedical InsuranceMedical Insurance
BenefitsDental InsuranceDental Insurance
BenefitsVision InsuranceVision Insurance
BenefitsFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
BenefitsLife InsuranceLife Insurance
BenefitsCritical Illness InsuranceCritical Illness Insurance

More benefits (12)

BenefitsShort-Term Disability InsuranceShort-Term Disability Insurance
BenefitsAccident InsuranceAccident Insurance
BenefitsHospital Indemnity InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance
Benefits401(k) Retirement Savings Plan401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
BenefitsOn-Demand Pay OptionOn-Demand Pay Option
BenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid Time Off (PTO)
BenefitsTuition Reimbursement ProgramTuition Reimbursement Program
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off

The role and schedule

Day to day: provide total nursing care to residents on assigned unit Provide total nursing care to residents on the assigned unit during the shift as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Day to day: develop and implement individualized care plans with healthcare team Participate in developing and implementing individualized care plans alongside the healthcare team
Day to day: administer prescribed medications and treatments and evaluate effectiveness Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and evaluate effectiveness regularly
Day to day: maintain environment promoting residents' physical, social, and psychological well-being Maintain an environment that promotes residents' physical, social, and psychological well-being
Day to day: educate residents and families on care plans and procedures Educate residents and families on care plans and medical procedures
Day to day: monitor team member performance, development, evaluation, and corrective action Monitor team member performance and assist with development, evaluation, and corrective action if needed
Day to day: delegate and ensure completion of nursing tasks Delegate and ensure completion of assigned nursing tasks to team members
Day to day: stay current with facility policies, procedures, and ongoing nursing education Stay current with facility policies, procedures, and ongoing nursing education
Day to day: recognize and act on significant changes in resident conditions Recognize and act on significant changes in resident conditions
Day to day: document care, responses, and relevant information per facility guidelines Document care, responses, and relevant information per facility guidelines
Charge: act as charge nurse Act as a charge nurse: answer questions, resolve issues, and support resident care decisions
Day to day: follow facility safety policies and procedures Follow all facility safety policies and procedures
Hours stated: 3-11 11-7

The workplace

ALIYA Healthcare

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RYZE West is looking for a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our compassionate care team at our skilled nursing facility. As a valued Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will play a critical role in providing total nursing care to residents while supervising team members and ensuring compliance with facility standards. This is your opportunity to work in a supportive environment that encourages professional development and prioritizes high-quality resident care.

We recognize that our services would not be possible without our amazing Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help support your career growth and personal well-being as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Shifts 3-11 11-7

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Accident Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
On-Demand Pay Option
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement Program

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide total nursing care to residents on the assigned unit during the shift as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Participate in developing and implementing individualized care plans alongside the healthcare team Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and evaluate effectiveness regularly Maintain an environment that promotes residents' physical, social, and psychological well-being Educate residents and families on care plans and medical procedures Monitor team member performance and assist with development, evaluation, and corrective action if needed Delegate and ensure completion of assigned nursing tasks to team members Stay current with facility policies, procedures, and ongoing nursing education Recognize and act on significant changes in resident conditions Document care, responses, and relevant information per facility guidelines Act as a charge nurse: answer questions, resolve issues, and support resident care decisions Follow all facility safety policies and procedures

Skills and Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited nursing education program Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Illinois No prior abuse convictions Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to follow policies, maintain safety, and deliver empathetic care Must be able to work with diverse resident populations, including elderly and mentally ill individuals Must be physically able to perform nursing duties with or without accommodations

Ready to make a difference as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Aliya Healthcare that values your expertise and compassion? Apply today and take the next step in your career with us!

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What's around it?

In Chicago, IL

Chicago, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% above the US average

Median rent: $1,440/mo
Household income: $77,902/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Chicago, IL

NeighborhoodsYoung professionals cluster on the North Side in Lake View (Wrigleyville and Boystown), Lincoln Park, Bucktown, and Wicker Park—walkable, nightlife-heavy pockets with roughly 10–20 minute downtown commutes. Uptown and Edgewater sit farther north on Lake Michigan with denser rental inventory and about 10–25 minutes to the Loop; Reddit locals also float Andersonville, North Halsted, Buena Park, and Rogers Park when the commute is less of a constraint. More affordable in-city options include Bridgeport (White Sox country, four miles southwest, 10–20 minutes), Bronzeville, Humboldt Park, and lakeside Hyde Park; Gold Coast and River North are the luxury end. Families and space-seekers look at historic Beverly or inner suburbs such as Oak Park, Evanston, Naperville, Villa Park, Lombard, Des Plaines, and Northbrook for roughly 30-minute downtown access.

Young professionals cluster on the North Side in Lake View (Wrigleyville and Boystown), Lincoln Park, Bucktown, and Wicker Park—walkable, nightlife-heavy pockets with roughly 10–20 minute downtown commutes. Uptown and Edgewater sit farther north on Lake Michigan with denser rental inventory and about 10–25 minutes to the Loop; Reddit locals also float Andersonville, North Halsted, Buena Park, and Rogers Park when the commute is less of a constraint.

More affordable in-city options include Bridgeport (White Sox country, four miles southwest, 10–20 minutes), Bronzeville, Humboldt Park, and lakeside Hyde Park; Gold Coast and River North are the luxury end. Families and space-seekers look at historic Beverly or inner suburbs such as Oak Park, Evanston, Naperville, Villa Park, Lombard, Des Plaines, and Northbrook for roughly 30-minute downtown access.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: zillow.com Source 4: hireahelper.com Source 5: facebook.com

Getting aroundSources map commutes to downtown and the Loop, not named hospital campuses: Bridgeport and Bucktown about 10–20 minutes, East Garfield Park 15–25 minutes on the CTA Blue and Green Lines plus I-290, Brighton Park 15–30 minutes with I-55, buses, subway, and Midway four miles away, Uptown 10–25 minutes eight miles north. Locals tell newcomers to live on a CTA train or bus line and not rely on driving; Metra’s 11 lines and Pace cover the suburbs, with Divvy bikes and river water taxis as extras. Chicago ranked worst in the U.S. for congestion in 2025 (112 hours lost per driver), expressways need at least 30 minutes of padding, and parking and parallel-parking hunts are a standing complaint.

Sources map commutes to downtown and the Loop, not named hospital campuses: Bridgeport and Bucktown about 10–20 minutes, East Garfield Park 15–25 minutes on the CTA Blue and Green Lines plus I-290, Brighton Park 15–30 minutes with I-55, buses, subway, and Midway four miles away, Uptown 10–25 minutes eight miles north. Locals tell newcomers to live on a CTA train or bus line and not rely on driving; Metra’s 11 lines and Pace cover the suburbs, with Divvy bikes and river water taxis as extras.

Chicago ranked worst in the U.S. for congestion in 2025 (112 hours lost per driver), expressways need at least 30 minutes of padding, and parking and parallel-parking hunts are a standing complaint.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: thehonestlocal.com Source 3: extraspace.com Source 4: travelonthereg.com Source 5: facebook.com

OutdoorsLake Michigan is the backyard: Oak Street Beach, Edgewater’s miles of shoreline and beaches, and Promontory Point in Hyde Park for picnics. Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the oldest free zoos in the U.S.; the Chicago Riverwalk is the downtown pedestrian spine; Humboldt Park’s 200 acres include a lagoon, boathouse, and trails; Brighton Park sits by sprawling McKinley Park; Navy Pier is the tourist-and-local hybrid. Warm-weather patio season starts in the mid-50s; Divvy bikes cover short hops; Starved Rock is the go-to day trip for Midwest rock formations.

Lake Michigan is the backyard: Oak Street Beach, Edgewater’s miles of shoreline and beaches, and Promontory Point in Hyde Park for picnics. Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the oldest free zoos in the U.S.; the Chicago Riverwalk is the downtown pedestrian spine; Humboldt Park’s 200 acres include a lagoon, boathouse, and trails; Brighton Park sits by sprawling McKinley Park; Navy Pier is the tourist-and-local hybrid.

Warm-weather patio season starts in the mid-50s; Divvy bikes cover short hops; Starved Rock is the go-to day trip for Midwest rock formations.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: zillow.com Source 3: tripadvisor.com Source 4: reddit.com Source 5: hireahelper.com Source 6: blog.resy.com

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Living in Chicago

Chicago is less one city than 77 community areas, and that is the real choice a relocating nurse makes. Healthcare is among the city’s top industries. Young professionals live on the North Side lakefront—Lake View (Wrigleyville and Boystown), Lincoln Park, Edgewater, Uptown—and in Bucktown, Wicker Park, and Logan Square, where the L beats the car and downtown is 10–25 minutes. Hyde Park and Bridgeport trade nightlife for greystones, lake or White Sox proximity, and lower prices; Gold Coast is the luxury tier. Live on a CTA line: drivers lost 112 hours to congestion in 2025, worst in the country. The payoff is Lake Michigan, a free Lincoln Park Zoo, the Riverwalk, Humboldt Park’s lagoon, and food from The Duck Inn and Longman & Eagle to pierogi and deep-dish. The Art Institute, Field Museum, Wrigley Field, Lollapalooza, and Blues Festival are everyday civic life. Winters are long, gray, and snowy; summers are why people stay. Typical rents sit near $1,900–$2,100 and climbing; property-tax bills keep rising. Crime is neighborhood-specific even after 2025 homicides fell to a 60-year low.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: hireahelper.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: zillow.com Source 4: thehonestlocal.com Source 5: extraspace.com Source 6: blog.resy.com Source 7: choosechicago.com Source 8: travelonthereg.com

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