Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN)

$59k to $75k

Chicago, IL, USPosted Oct 9, 2026

Against the Chicago typical range

Job description

Make Your Nursing Career More Meaningful At Misericordia, nursing is about more than clinical care. You will build meaningful relationships with residents, provide specialized nursing care, and help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live healthy, active, and fulfilling lives. New LPNs are welcome!

Previous experience is not required. We provide training and ongoing professional development.

What We Offer

$28.50 - $36.00 per hour New Grad LPN: $28.50/hour Up to $4/hour in shift differentials Full-time and part-time opportunities Ongoing training in intellectual and developmental disability care Professional development opportunities Career growth and advancement opportunities Health, vision, and dental insurance Paid time off 401(k) with company matching Roth 401(k) with 2% match Tuition reimbursement Referral bonus Childcare resource referrals What You Will Do: As a 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. Training and Support New to intellectual and developmental disability nursing? That's okay. Misericordia provides ongoing training and professional development in ID/DD care and person-centered practices. Previous experience in ID/DD nursing is not required.

Qualifications

High school Diploma/ Official Transcripts Current Illinois LPN license Good standing with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Current BLS certification Schedule Full-Time: 40 hours per week Part-Time: 32 hours per week Residential Settings Day: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM PM: 3:00 PM-11:00 PM Overnight: 11:00 PM-7:00 AM Skilled Nursing Residence Day: 6:00 AM-2:00 PM PM: 2:00 PM-10:00 PM Overnight: 10:00 PM-6:00 AM Pay New Graduate Starting Rates LPN: $28.

50/hour Hourly Pay Range: $28.50 – $36.00/hour The hourly rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise, years of experience, and other factors. Shift Differentials AM weekend: +$3/hour PM/Overnight Monday-Friday: +$3/hour PM/Overnight weekends: +$4/hour About Misericordia Misericordia Heart of Mercy is home to more than 650 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities.

We provide specialized care in a supportive community designed to maximize each resident's potential. Join a team where your nursing expertise can make a meaningful difference every day. Ready to build a nursing career with purpose? Apply today. Misericordia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill.

Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.

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