Licensed Practical Nurse- Long Term Care - PRN

Mercyhealth; Harvard, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement benefits

Time off

On-demand pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center in Harvard, IL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Long Term Care unit on a PRN/As Needed basis. You will deliver prescribed medical treatments and personal care in an inpatient setting according to established protocols.

Applicants should have graduated from an accredited LPN program; Illinois ladder option curriculum is noted. CPR/BLS certification within 90 days is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Illinois ladder option RN program curriculum completed.
• Experience in clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medications and treatments per policy and plan.
• Observe patients and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment.
• Document care and educate patients per nursing plan.
• Assist in implementing patient care plans with the RN.
• Respond to emergencies within scope of practice.

Skills

LPN

CPR/BLS certified

Patient care

Documentation

Education

LPN program graduate

Illinois Ladder Option curriculum

Job description

## Licensed Practical Nurse- Long Term Care - PRNApply: Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center - Harvard, IL: PRN: Posted Today: 2026-02429**Overview:** Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients in an inpatient setting.**Schedule**: PRN/As Needed**Shift**: Variable**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Provides quality patient care by performing treatments and procedures according to established protocols.* Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment* Administers specified medications as allowed by policy and procedure, licensure, and State Practice Act.* Responds in a safe and timely manner to patient requests and reports significant observations to the RN promptly.* Demonstrates knowledge of the patient's plan of care and delivers care safely and within established standards and guidelines. Participates in planning for patient's care by providing input to the RN and under the direction of the RN, assists in implementing the patient care plan.* Demonstrates knowledge of established hospital and nursing policies. Identifies emergency situations, initiates nursing measures as appropriate within scope of practice in emergency situations and seeks assistance and direction as necessary.* Instructs patients in self-care according to the teaching plan and the directions of the RN. Documents this aspect of the patient's care.* Participates in QA & I.**EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE**Graduate of an accredited LPN Program ORWisconsin: Have completed the portion of the RN Program needed to obtain a certificate of completion in practical nursing.Illinois: Have completed the designated curriculum of a Ladder Option Approved Designated RN Program.Experience in clinical setting preferred.**CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE**Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in state of practice Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days**LEVEL OF SUPERVISION**Work is performed according to specific procedures and methods, but the incumbent must make minor decisions in order to adapt to routine situation.**PAY RANGE:**$23.18 - $37.10Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Clickhere for more details.At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.