LPN

About Misericordia

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is a home to over 600 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged.

Misericordia offers a continuum of care to meet residents’ diverse needs and aspires for each individual to live as independently as possible in the highest level of community integration feasible. At Misericordia, we value our employees' fostering opportunities for growth and development, generous benefits, competitive pay and a supportive work environment. Misericordia employees contribute to the mission and the community with their presence and focus on making residents lives, a life worth living.

Misericordia is currently hiring for Licensed Practical Nurse (s) for various shifts to provide nursing coverage.

If you consider yourself a hardworking, dependable, compassionate and motivated individual who is looking to make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents, we encourage you to apply directly today to be considered. 

Rewards of working with our Residents:

• Meaningful, mission-driven work that makes a direct, positive impact on residents’ lives.
• Opportunity to build strong, long-term relationships with residents and their families.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment with collaborative interdisciplinary staff.
• Ongoing training and professional development in IDD care and person-centered practices.
• Development of valuable skills in behavioral support, communication, and daily living assistance.
• Stable employment within a respected, well-established organization.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (health insurance, retirement options, paid time off).
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization.
• Structured routines that promote consistency and work-life balance.
• A safe, inclusive, and values-based workplace that emphasizes dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Personal fulfillment from advocating for independence, inclusion, and quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• As an LPN, you will provide nursing coverage (on a 24/7 basis) for facility on assigned shift.
• You will be responsible for dispensing physician ordered medication; performing assessments; responding to emergency situations. 
• Responsible for communicating concerns with medical provider/Director of Nursing/Administration.
• You will work as part of our incredible medical team to ensure the best medical care possible.
• Misericordia is a great place for you to learn and grow while working with wonderful residents.

Qualifications for LPN:

• Current Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Good standing with the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation

Job Type: FT and PT for various shifts 

Pay structure:

New Grad Starting Rate:  LPN $28.50 per hour                                         

Hourly Pay Range:

$28.50 - $36.00 an hour- The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Differential- Weekend AM- $3.00 an hour

Weekday PM/ON- $3.00 an hour

Weekend PM/ON- $4.00 an hour

Benefits:

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K Matching
• Roth 401k with 2% match tax-free withdrawals after retirement
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Referral bonus
• Many opportunities for growth throughout the company
• Various professional trainings offered
• Referrals to state funded resource providing support in finding childcare

Misericordia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.