2026 Graduate Licensed Practical Nurse

Downtown Evansville Inc; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Deaconess invites 2026 LPN graduates to start their nursing career in a graduate training role across inpatient units. You will work under the direct supervision of an RN or LPN preceptor while gaining hands-on experience and building clinical judgment as you prepare for full LPN practice.

This posting emphasizes learning the flow of inpatient care, the nursing process, and supports your growth with experienced nurses and leaders who invest in your success as you transition from student to

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Applied for and/or awaiting results of the NCLEX exam.
• Hold any required provisional licensing as dictated by the state board of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direct supervision of an RN or LPN preceptor while gaining hands-on experience, building clinical judgment, and strengthening nursing skills in a real patient care setting as you prepare for full LPN practice.
• Learn the flow of inpatient nursing and the nursing process.
• Grow into the licensed LPN role with support from experienced nurses and leaders who are invested in your success.

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing

Job description

Start Your Nursing Career with Deaconess

Graduation is only the beginning—this is where your nursing career takes off.

The Deaconess LPN Graduate role is designed to help new graduates transition from the classroom to the bedside with confidence. As an LPN Graduate, you'll work under the direct supervision of an RN or LPN preceptor while gaining hands‑on experience, building clinical judgment, and strengthening your nursing skills in a real patient care setting as you prepare for full LPN practice.

This training position is more than just a first job—it's a bridge to your future career. You'll have the opportunity to learn the flow of inpatient nursing, develop your understanding of the nursing process, and grow into the licensed LPN role with support from experienced nurses and leaders who are invested in your success.

What makes this opportunity especially exciting is the flexibility and reach it offers. This posting is open to all 2026 LPN graduates interested in inpatient opportunities across Deaconess Midtown, Gateway, Henderson, and Gibson Hospitals—giving you the chance to find the right fit while starting your career within one health system.

If you're ready to turn your education into experience and begin your nursing journey with a team that will support your growth from day one, Deaconess is ready for you.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
• Applied for and/or awaiting results of the NCLEX exam
• Hold any required provisional licensing as dictated by the state board of application

This posting is intended for all 2026 LPN graduates for inpatient units located at Deaconess Midtown, Gateway, Henderson, and Gibson Hospitals. 2025 graduates, or prior graduates without LPN experience, may apply as well.

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