Home Health Skilled Nurse (LPN) - Visiting Nurse
Elgin, Illinois
Posted Sep 8
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- 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 1294 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced *Home Health Skilled Nurse* (License Practical Nurse) to join our growing team. As a *Visiting Nurse*, you will provide one-on-one skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, helping them recover and maintain their health with dignity and comfort.
*Responsibilities*
- Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with the patient's care plan
- Perform follow-up assessments, wound care, medication management, catheter care, and other skilled procedures
- Monitor patient health, progress, and communicate with physicians and care teams
- Educate patients and caregivers on disease management and treatment plans
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Axxess System
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for comprehensive care delivery
- Adhere to all agency, local, state, and federal regulations.
*Qualifications*
- Current and valid LPN in the state of Illinois
- Minimum of [1] year of clinical experience (home health experience preferred)
- CPR Certification (BLS)
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
- Excellent clinical, communication, and time management skills
*Locations that we cover:*
- Lake, DuPage, McHenry, Will, Cook, and Kane County
*How to Apply:*
Submit your application via Indeed or email us directly at Info@careforlifehomehealth.com.
Pay: $45.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Sourced from a public job board.
Place
- City
- Elgin, Illinois
- Median rent
- $1,361/mo
- Local household income
- $90,282/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
Elgin area index 103.6, where 100 is the national average.
Elgin, Illinois sits along the Fox River about 35 miles northwest of Chicago, offering a mix of historic downtown charm and suburban convenience. Tree-lined neighborhoods and a growing arts scene make it a comfortable home base for nurses seeking quieter living with easy access to the city.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Home Health is a specialty you move into. Agencies want acute time first, then train the home-specific work.
Worth asking
We can’t answer these from the listing we have. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
