LPN
Chicago, Illinois
Posted Aug 29
What the listing says
Role
- Weekends
- Every other weekend
- Term
- Per Diem
- On the floor
- Floating required
- Setting
- Long Term Care
- 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 1296 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Experience individualized care at an Extended Care affiliated facility. Each facility’s highly skilled clinical and therapy teams are well-versed in delivering specialized services that are centered around your specific needs, interests, and capabilities. This steadfast dedication ensures a smoother and safer transition during your recuperation process.
With a wide array of services available, Extended Care facilities are fully equipped to address your healthcare needs. We always aim to offer the highest standard of care at all times. Our passion for individual, innovative, and compassionate care is what makes us special, and know that both our residents and team members are well taken care of is what sets us apart.
Read the full posting
Our facility is looking for dynamic and compassionate individuals to help enrich the lives of our residents, making every day vibrant with beautiful smiles and tender care. We are seeking dedicated LPNs who are uncompromising in providing concentrated and quality-driven care and those who possess forward-thinking motivation aimed to set and exceed standards in practice. Our Nurses are role models of dedication, treating every patient with the utmost respect and kindness.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for our Full-time team members which includes:
- Health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- 401(K) Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
- Voluntary life and disability insurance
- Daily Pay - access your earnings on your own schedule
- “APPRECIATE YOU” PERKS – our team members enjoy substantial savings on Electronics, Appliances, Apparel, Cars, Flowers, Fitness Memberships, Gift Cards, Groceries, Hotels, Movie Tickets, Rental Cars, Special Events, Theme Parks, And More!
LPN’s must have the following
- Nursing License required by the state.
- Ability to work every other weekend
- Compliant with the state’s Health Care Worker Background Check requirements with respect to criminal history
- Must be able to relate positively and favorably to our residents and visitors.
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures.
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate and able to handle stress.
- Must be energetic, professional, and reliable.
As a skilled, compassionate LPN, you will
- Direct the day-to-day activities of the nursing assistants.
- Complete required record keeping upon resident admission, discharge, transfer; chart and document per facility policy.
- Prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician and perform other drug administration functions per established policies.
- Make daily rounds of unit and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Sourced from Grasmere place’s careers page.
Requirements
- LPN
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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- Vision insurance
Place
- City
- Chicago, Illinois
- Median rent
- $1,440/mo
- Local household income
- $77,902/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
Chicago area index 103.6, where 100 is the national average.
Chicago sits about 4% above the national cost-of-living average — a premium that buys sunrise runs on the 18-mile Lakefront Trail, post-shift Italian beef in Pilsen, and bedside-window views of Lake Michigan from Streeterville's hospital corridors, where Northwestern and Rush anchor a world-class medical district.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?