Licensed Practical Nurse
- Eligibility
- LPN
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Assisted Living and Memory Support
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Posted Sep 4
The work and the unit
- Unit
- Assisted Living and Memory Support
- Setting
- Assisted Living
Schedule and commitments
- Shift
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
Pay and benefits
- Against the board
- Illinois nursing median is $44/hrIllinois nursing postings that state pay run $33/hr to $58/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $48/hr, across 1346 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Adoption assistance
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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- Retirement plan
Do you qualify?
- License
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
What's around it?
Living costs about the same as the US average
About this role
Your future role at a glance
- Location: La Grange Park, IL
- Facility: Bethlehem Woods
- Department: Assisted Living and Memory Support
Schedule
Part-time, Day Shift
Salary: $30.59 - $39.59 per hour
How you'll make an impact in this role
Contribute to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by a Registered Nurse (RN). Administer medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments. Perform routine laboratory tests and simple therapeutic services. Educate patients/families about disease treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care. Assures resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
Application details and notices
Equal employment opportunity employer
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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How this role fits you
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Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
