Northwestern Medicine
Licensed Practical Nurse
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent, Part time
Salary:
$58,240 – $70,720 / year
Location:
Chicago, IL, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
9 September 2026
What they need
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide high-quality patient care across various settings, including long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, hospitals, and outpatient clinics. Your expertise will help ensure patients receive personalized, safe, and effective nursing services. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of diverse patient populations while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history documentation using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner.
- Administer medications and injections accurately following prescribed protocols, including IV infusions and medication administration.
- Assist with diagnostic evaluations, specimen collection, and processing to support physicians’ clinical decisions.
- Manage patient care plans for individuals with complex needs such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or memory care requirements.
- Support acute pain management, wound care, catheterization, tube feeding, and ventilator management with sterile technique and aseptic procedures.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate discharge planning, case management, and client communication for optimal health outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and long-term care regulations while maintaining meticulous medical documentation and records.
Qualifications
- Valid state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
- Proven experience working in diverse healthcare settings such as hospitals (including ICU or Level I/II trauma centers), nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, or home & community care environments.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), and electronic health record systems like Epic or eClinicalWorks.
- Experience with specialized care areas including dementia care, hospice care, infectious disease management, pediatric or neonatal care, and emergency medicine is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to perform physical examinations, venipuncture (phlebotomy), sterile procedures, and first aid techniques confidently.
- Excellent caregiver communication skills with the ability to educate patients and families effectively.
- Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments such as emergency rooms or urgent care clinics while maintaining clinical confidentiality policies.
Join us in delivering exceptional patient-centered care that transforms lives! This role is ideal for motivated nurses eager to apply their skills across a variety of clinical settings while advancing their professional growth in a supportive team environment.
Pay: $28.57 - $34.41 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health savings account
Work Location: In person
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