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Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavioral Health

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee is a community hospital.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 22 · Applications close Oct 22, 2027

Shift and hours
Days
Unit and setting
Psych
License
LPN licenseLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required.
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required.
Certification
IV certification and Blood Withdrawal (BW) certification within 90 days of hire date.After hire · within 90 days
Certification
Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Preferred

Experience
Work experience in health care preferred.

What it pays

Sign-on bonus
$7,500

The workplace

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St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee
Community Hospital

You would be applying to St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, a community hospital serving Kankakee and the towns around it. In 2026 Forbes listed it among the country’s Top Hospitals and as the only Five-Star Overall honoree in Kankakee County…

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  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and call?
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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
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Your fit

On your path

Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

Original listing

Posted on St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee’s careers page.

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Bonus Amount $7,500

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview Founded in 1897, St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, IL, is an 182-bed facility that has been a cornerstone of specialty and emergency care, available 24/7. We specialize in advanced surgical treatments for critical injuries and illnesses, ensuring that our care teams are attentive to your unique health needs. St. Mary’s Hospital offers a range of specialty services, including heart care, cancer treatment, stroke care, and orthopedics. With an array of minimally invasive procedures utilizing the latest robotic-assisted technology, along with comprehensive imaging and lab services, all services are conveniently located on one campus.

We are accredited as a Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology (ACC), designated as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission (TJC), and hold several orthopedic accreditations.

  • Department: Behavioral Health

Schedule

Days, 7a-7:30p, full-time, rotating weekends and holidays

  • Facility: Prime Healthcare St. Mary's Hospital
  • Location: Kankakee, IL 60901
  • Sign-On Bonus: Up to $7,500

Responsibilities The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring technical and manual skills, within the scope of practice, that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care, and meets the communication needs of the patient and family; Performs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. 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 St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $31.00 to $40.00. 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/ Employment Status Full Time 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 #LI-MP2

What's around it?

In Kankakee, IL

Kankakee, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% below the US average

Median rent
$1,023/mo
Household income
$47,514/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Kankakee, IL

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