LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Make Your Nursing Career More Meaningful

At Misericordia, nursing is about more than clinical care. You will build meaningful relationships with residents, provide specialized nursing care, and help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live healthy, active, and fulfilling lives.

New LPNs are welcome! Previous experience is not required. We provide training and ongoing professional development. What We Offer

• $28.50 - $36.00 per hour
• New Grad LPN: $28.50/hour
• Up to $4/hour in shift differentials
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Ongoing training in intellectual and developmental disability care
• Professional development opportunities
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company matching
• Roth 401(k) with 2% match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Childcare resource referrals

What You Will Do:

As a LPN, you will:

• Provide nursing coverage (on a 24/7 basis) for facility on assigned shift.
• You will be responsible for dispensing physician ordered medication; performing assessments; responding to emergency situations. 
• Responsible for communicating concerns with medical provider/Director of Nursing/Administration.
• You will work as part of our incredible medical team to ensure the best medical care possible.
• Misericordia is a great place for you to learn and grow while working with wonderful residents.

Training and Support

New to intellectual and developmental disability nursing? That's okay. Misericordia provides ongoing training and professional development in ID/DD care and person-centered practices. Previous experience in ID/DD nursing is not required.

Qualifications for LPN:

• High school Diploma/ Official Transcripts
• Current Illinois LPN license
• Good standing with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Current BLS certification

Schedule 

Full-Time: 40 hours per week

Part-Time: 32 hours per week

Residential Settings

• Day: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM
• PM: 3:00 PM-11:00 PM
• Overnight: 11:00 PM-7:00 AM

Skilled Nursing Residence

• Day: 6:00 AM-2:00 PM
• PM: 2:00 PM-10:00 PM
• Overnight: 10:00 PM-6:00 AM

Pay

New Graduate Starting Rates

• LPN: $28.50/hour

Hourly Pay Range: $28.50 – $36.00/hour

The hourly rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise, years of experience, and other factors.

Shift Differentials

• AM weekend: +$3/hour
• PM/Overnight Monday-Friday: +$3/hour
• PM/Overnight weekends: +$4/hour

About Misericordia

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is home to more than 650 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. We provide specialized care in a supportive community designed to maximize each resident's potential. Join a team where your nursing expertise can make a meaningful difference every day.

Ready to build a nursing career with purpose? Apply today.

Misericordia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.