Licensed Practical nurse New IL-Chicago Huron

Pathlight; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Eating Recovery Center Pathlight is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. The role includes cross-training across ERC and Pathlight, with potential float to other locations within the region and on-call shifts as needed.

You will contribute to a therapeutic milieu, ensuring patient safety and collaboration with the treatment team. The LPN will administer medications, document care, and support clinical tasks while upholding confidentiality and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing care within scope of practice under supervision of an RN, APP, or provider.
• Manages patient assignment within the shift.
• Documents vital signs, responses to treatment and nursing care; assists with basic medical tasks.
• Reports abnormal changes in patient health to RN or provider promptly.
• Administers medications and injections; maintains NG tube feeds and wound care per regulations.
• Assists licensed providers with examinations; supports patient safety and therapy goals.
• Contributes to transition/transfer of patients between units or facilities.
• Collaborates with staff to arrange transportation for appointments.
• Responds to emergency situations until EMS arrives.

Skills

BLS certification

Confidentiality

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

LPN license in IL

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Whatyou’llbe doing:

The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide and assist in direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, APPro 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 intimely 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

Musthaves:

• 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)

Bonusqualities:

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

#ERC

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

$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.

We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career.

We also recognize that mental health is part of every person's experience. That's why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home.

When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.

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