Licensed Practical Nurse

ERC Pathlight; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

Parental Leave benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

ERC Pathlight is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care under supervision in a dynamic mental health care setting in Illinois. You will support medical management, assist with crisis management, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to maintain a therapeutic milieu.

The role requires an active LPN license in the state, BLS certification, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (Required)
• Active LPN license in the state where the job is held (Required)
• BLS certification (Required)
• Ability to keep patient information confidential (Required)
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations (Required)

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care within scope of practice under supervision
• Monitors vital signs and administers medications/treatments
• Documents provider orders and patient data promptly
• Assists with patient examinations and treatments as directed
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment and collaborates with the care team

Skills

LPN license

BLS certification

Discretion

Stress management

Mental health experience (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Who We Are

At ERC Pathlight, we're on a mission to change lives-and we're looking for people who feel called to do the same.

As one of the nation's leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery.

Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. And as the need for world-class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope.

Why Join Us

When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. You'll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission-driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing-always.

Here, your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter.

If you're energized by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help transform the future of mental health treatment, you belong here.

Come build hope. Come save lives. Come grow with us.

Full time, Day shift

What you'll be doing:

The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide and assist in direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, APP or physician. The LPN will provide medical management of patients and assist with environmental safety and crisis management for the patient population in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies and procedures. The LPN will demonstrate performance consistent with the Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan of the organization, demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice and treat coworkers, patients, families and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect. The LPN will partner with the treatment team to provide a consistently therapeutic milieu.

The LPN will cross train across ERC and Pathlight and may be required to float or be assigned to other locations/facilities within the Region. The LPN may be required to work on-call shifts based on business needs, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Performs all nursing care within scope of practice to assigned patients under the supervision of an RN, APP, or provider
• Manages patient assignment within assigned shift
• Performs and documents vital signs, responses to treatment, education and nursing care and assists with other basic medical care tasks assigned
• Reports abnormal changes in patients or patients' health and mental status to RN or provider in a timely manner
• Receives, places and documents provider orders/communication in timely manner using approved abbreviations
• Effectively labels, collects and processes patient specimens
• Administers medications, injections, places and maintains nasogastric tube feeds, and provides wound care according to facility and state regulations
• May assist licensed provider with patient examinations and treatments by positioning, restraining patients, and assisting as directed
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Ensures that care reflects goals of patient outcome activities
• Contributes to individualized treatment plans in conjunction with the ERC multidisciplinary team
• Participates in daily controlled substance count
• Aides in transition/transfer of patients to and from other units or facilities
• Collaborates with staff to assist with transportation arrangements for patient appointments outside of ERC
• Responds to emergency situations until emergency response team (911) arrives on scene

Must haves:

• High school diploma or GED (Required)
• Active LPN license in the state job is held (Required)
• BLS certification (Required)
• Ability to keep patient information confidential (Required)
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations (Required)

Bonus qualities:

• 1+ years of experience working with in the mental health field, IV skills/certification, knowledge/experience with nasogastric tubes (Preferred)

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The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations.

Illinois Pay Range

$29.50 - $36 USD

What We Offer

At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life.

• competitive compensation
• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• generous Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave benefits
• Retirement benefits
• and tuition