Licensed Practical Nurse

Helia Healthcare; Salem (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Helia Healthcare is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate, hands-on care in a supportive team at our long-term care facility in Salem, IL. You’ll administer medications, monitor residents, and guide CNAs to ensure safe, high-quality care.

We value a positive attitude, reliability, and collaboration. A current LPN license, background check, and drug screen are required. Join a team that treats residents like family and backs you up on every shift.

Qualifications

• Current, valid LPN license.
• Experience in long-term care, acute care, or geriatric settings.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on nursing care that meets resident needs
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered
• Observe, document, and communicate resident changes
• Assign and support CNA duties to keep the shift running smoothly
• Be part of a team that supports residents and teammates

Skills

LPN Certification

Team leadership

Observation reporting

Job description

Description

Let’s be honest — nursing is hard work. But who says it can’t also be a place where you feel appreciated, supported, and maybe even laugh a little?

At Helia Healthcare, we’re not just a skilled nursing facility. We’re HOME. That means our residents are treated like family, our staff is backed by a team that actually has their back, and no one is just “a number on the schedule.”

We’re looking for Licensed Practical Nurses who care deeply, show up with a positive attitude, and enjoy being part of a team that works hard and has fun doing it. If you love taking care of people and want to enjoy where you work, keep reading.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an LPN at Helia, you’ll provide practical nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse while helping ensure our residents receive safe, compassionate, high-quality care. You’ll also help guide CNAs, because great care takes a great team.

• Provide hands-on nursing care that meets resident needs
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered
• Observe, document, and communicate resident changes
• Assign and support CNA duties to keep the shift running smoothly
• Be part of a team that shows up for each other and our residents

Requirements

What We Need From You

• A current, valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
• Long-term care, acute care, or geriatric experience (a plus, not a deal-breaker)
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen

Why Helia?

Because here, you’re noticed. Your hard work is appreciated. Your voice matters. And yes — we believe a positive culture makes all the difference for our residents and our staff.

The Fine Print (Still Important!)

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check and drug screen- hey we would like to meet the population but we do nothing ...

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