Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Psych Unit
Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.
- Eligibility
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour days3 shifts · 36 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Psych · Hospital
- 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.
- 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
- Against similar roles
- Top of Chicago staff LPN payChicago staff LPN postings that state pay run $30/hr to $35/hr, the middle half $31/hr to $34/hr, across 43 postings.
- Sign-on bonus
- $7,500
Benefits
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
The role and schedule
- Weekends
- Weekends required
The workplace
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Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through differentials and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for holiday and call?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Original listing
Posted on Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital’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
Department: Psych Unit - Adult Females
Schedule
Full Time - Days | 7a-7:30p|3-12-hour shifts| rotating weekends and holidays Facility: Prime Healthcare St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital | Free parking available Location: 2222 W. Division St. Chicago, IL Compensation Range: $31.00 to $40.00 Sign-On Bonus Available!
Interview Process
Fast, streamlined interview process — no long waits or multiple rounds One interview with quick decision‑making Flexible interview scheduling to fit your availability Apply, interview, and receive an offer quickly!
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
Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital 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
What's around it?
Chicago, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 4% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,440/mo
- Household income
- $77,902/yr, all local households, not nurse pay