LPN or RN - Home Health; Full-time or Part-time

Division of Rehabilitation Services (Stout Household)

Marion, Illinois

Posted Jun 17 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: Nights
Unit and setting: Rehab · Home Health
License: RN or LPN licenseLPN or RN license
Term: Permanent

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Overtime pay: $30/hr

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Hours stated: 1. Part-time Nights, 7p-7a or 10p-7a, ~2 shifts/wk. 2. Part-time Days, 7a-7p; ~2 shifts/wk. 3. Part-time Evenings, 5p-10p; ~1-2 shifts/wk.

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Nurse to patient: 1:1 rogram, (DRS-HSP), this highly flexible job is ideal for nurses who prefer a more personal home-care environment with a 1:1 nurse-patient ratio, instead of working in a facility.stated in this posting

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Our team is seeking a dependable, compassionate LPN or RN for a long-term, in-home patient care position (neither hospice nor visits). Paid through the Division of Rehabilitation Services Home Services Program, (DRS-HSP), this highly flexible job is ideal for nurses who prefer a more personal home-care environment with a 1:1 nurse-patient ratio, instead of working in a facility.

Primary openings are for days or overnights, with some openings for evenings in the future. Recent LPN and RN students and graduates are encouraged to apply.

Pay rate: LPNs - $29.50/hr, RNs - $36.25/hr; $0.75/hr. raises are given every January and July

Insurance offered

Medical insurance provided for free after probationary period of full-time work.

Vision and Dental assistance also available

Location: Marion, Illinois

Shifts: The exact configuration of shifts can be negotiated, but we're seeking some combination of the following:

Part-time Nights, 7p-7a or 10p-7a, ~2 shifts/wk.

Part-time Days, 7a-7p; ~2 shifts/wk.

Part-time Evenings, 5p-10p; ~1-2 shifts/wk.

\Preference given to those willing to work nights\

*Case-specific

requirements

Heavy emphasis on respiratory care (sterile suctioning, ventilator troubleshooting, breathing treatments, etc.)

ADLs

Medication administration

Infection control

Care coordination between other members of the patient's health team (doctors, DME providers, pharmacies, etc.)

\Adequate training provided for all tasks required.\

New grads in the process of obtaining their license are encouraged to apply

\Must be able to perform short-distance transfers of 100 pounds\

While not required, immunizations against the flu and COVID-19 are encouraged to protect the immunocompromised patient.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From $29.50 per hour

Benefits

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

Please list a few interview times that would work for you.

Work Location: In person

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In Marion, IL

Marion, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $921/mo
Household income: $56,912/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Marion, IL

NeighborhoodsMarion is a small city of about 17,175 people with no strongly branded internal districts in these sources; daily life centers on downtown Tower Square Plaza and South Market Street, with mid-century residential streets near the commercial core and newer garden-style apartments, modest townhomes, and subdivisions on the edge of town. AreaVibes describes a quietly residential, car-needed layout rather than walkable neighborhood pockets. On Reddit, people moving to the Marion area are often steered toward nearby Carterville as the best-priced, most family-friendly southern Illinois option, with Carbondale also called one of the strongest places to settle. Errands and most housing sit on spread-out streets; the civic clock tower is the local meeting landmark, not a dense in-town neighborhood scene.

Marion is a small city of about 17,175 people with no strongly branded internal districts in these sources; daily life centers on downtown Tower Square Plaza and South Market Street, with mid-century residential streets near the commercial core and newer garden-style apartments, modest townhomes, and subdivisions on the edge of town. AreaVibes describes a quietly residential, car-needed layout rather than walkable neighborhood pockets.

On Reddit, people moving to the Marion area are often steered toward nearby Carterville as the best-priced, most family-friendly southern Illinois option, with Carbondale also called one of the strongest places to settle. Errands and most housing sit on spread-out streets; the civic clock tower is the local meeting landmark, not a dense in-town neighborhood scene.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: areavibes.com Source 4: apartments.com

Getting aroundThe average Marion commute is about 16.7 minutes, below the national average. 86.2% of commuters drive, 0.3% use public transportation, 1.2% walk, and 0.1% bike. The city sits at I-57 and Illinois Route 13, which is the practical way to reach jobs across Williamson County. AreaVibes and Apartments.com both treat the town as exceptionally drivable and poorly walkable or transit-served (walkability and transit access 1/10); shopping trips are planned by car. These sources do not name hospital campuses or parking rules, so a nurse should budget a short drive, not a bus or walking commute.

The average Marion commute is about 16.7 minutes, below the national average. 86.2% of commuters drive, 0.3% use public transportation, 1.2% walk, and 0.1% bike.

The city sits at I-57 and Illinois Route 13, which is the practical way to reach jobs across Williamson County. AreaVibes and Apartments.com both treat the town as exceptionally drivable and poorly walkable or transit-served (walkability and transit access 1/10); shopping trips are planned by car.

These sources do not name hospital campuses or parking rules, so a nurse should budget a short drive, not a bus or walking commute.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: areavibes.com Source 3: apartments.com

OutdoorsCrab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge covers nearly 44,000 acres minutes from town, with the visitor center in Marion; Shawnee National Forest is about 15 miles away. Facebook parents name Ferne Clyffe and Giant City as the go-to hikes with kids. VisitSI lists trail events such as the Rocky Ledges Trail Fun Run at Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, 1206 Touch of Nature Road, Makanda. AreaVibes scores parks 4.5/10 and bike-friendliness 1.7/10—green space is nearby for walks and play, but cycling is leisure, not a commute, and most trailheads are a short drive.

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge covers nearly 44,000 acres minutes from town, with the visitor center in Marion; Shawnee National Forest is about 15 miles away. Facebook parents name Ferne Clyffe and Giant City as the go-to hikes with kids.

VisitSI lists trail events such as the Rocky Ledges Trail Fun Run at Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, 1206 Touch of Nature Road, Makanda. AreaVibes scores parks 4.5/10 and bike-friendliness 1.7/10—green space is nearby for walks and play, but cycling is leisure, not a commute, and most trailheads are a short drive.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: visitsi.com Source 4: areavibes.com

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Living in Marion

Marion, Illinois calls itself the "Oasis of Opportunity"—about 17,200 people at I-57 and Illinois Route 13 in Little Egypt. Downtown meets at Tower Square Plaza's clock tower; the Marion Cultural and Civic Center seats 1,094 on South Market Street. The distinctive asset is outdoors: Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge's nearly 44,000 acres start minutes away, Shawnee National Forest is about 15 miles out, and families hike Ferne Clyffe and Giant City. Median home value is about $148,752 and September 2026 one-bedroom rents average $619; the typical commute is roughly 16.7 minutes, almost all by car. Facebook locals praise friendliness, affordability, and outdoor access, then cite limited jobs and housing options. AreaVibes ranks Marion better than only 40% of U.S. cities, with weak walkability, school, and shopping scores. Reddit often steers families to nearby Carterville or Carbondale. Weekend life includes Walker's Bluff Casino, SIU events, Thrillville Thrillbillies at Mountain Dew Park, the 100,000-square-foot ThrillHouse, and tables at Walt's, Towns Square Pizza, Baan Thai, and 618 Taphouse. A nurse should expect a cheap, quiet, car-dependent town—not urban nightlife or transit.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: areavibes.com Source 4: facebook.com Source 5: reddit.com Source 6: facebook.com Source 7: visitsi.com Source 8: yelp.com

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