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SwedishAmerican Hospital
LPN, Home Health
Career Insights for Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$57,775 / year median in Illinois
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Work Schedule:
- 100% FTE, full-time. Day/Evening.
- Monday - Friday / Alternating weekends and holidays.
- You will work in the Rockford region. Additional components of compensation may include:
- Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
- Overtime
- On-call pay At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
- Annual wellness reimbursement
- Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
- Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
- Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
- Strong shared governance structure
- Commitment to employee voice Qualifications
- Graduate from an approved licensed practical school of nursing. Required Licenses & Certifications
- Current LPN license to practice in the State of Illinois. Required
- Bi-Annual CPR certification.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance