Healthcare · Chicago, IL

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Chicago, IL

Licensed practical nurses provide hands-on bedside care under the direction of RNs and physicians, monitoring vital signs, giving medications, and supporting daily patient needs.

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Workflow Coordinator

Robert Half · Chicago, IL

We are looking for a dependable Workflow Coordinator to support daily front-of-office and administrative operations in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a welcom…

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Electrical BIM Coordinator

HDR · Chicago, IL

DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…

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Care Manager, LTSS - Peoria County

Molina Healthcare · Chicago, IL
$25.2 - $49.15 per hour

health and welfare. • Collaborates with licensed care managers/leadership as needed or required... ...be active and unrestricted in state of practice. • In some states, a bachelor's degree in... ...Case Manager (CCM), Li…

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Licensed Practical Nurse-Neurology Full Time Days

Northwestern Medical Group · Chicago, IL · Full-time
$29.3 - $38.09 per hour

development, planning and modification of the Registered Nurse’ s or Advanced Practice Nurse’s nursing care plan. Implements aspects of the nursing... ...scope of practice. Qualifications Required : Licensed Practical Nu…

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LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Nursing

BrightStar Care of Elmwood Park · Melrose Park, IL · Full-time

Elmwood Park, IL LPNs needed for in-home nursing with female child/young adult who is... ...treatments, and procedures to the scope of practice as defined in the Nurse Practice Act in... ...school of nursing * Unencumber…

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Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

ATC Chicago · Chicago, IL · Temporary
$32 - $35 per hour

ATC Healthcare Services is looking for Licensed Practical Nurses/ LPN's long-term care and schools in the Chicagoland area. Pay range $32.00/hr-$35.00/hr. We offer your choice of daily or weekly pay. The Licensed Practic…

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Assisted Living

Prairie Green at Fays Point · Blue Island, IL · Full-time
$36 per hour

Respect & Teamwork.This position is responsible for providing licensed nursing services to residents, following the guidelines provided by... ...field Special Certifications: Must have a Licensed Practical Nurse’s Licens…

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Licensed Practical Nurse - Per Diem

EHE Health · Chicago, IL · Temporary
$30 - $35 per hour

headquartered in New York City and has over 200 health clinics and practices across the U.S., staffed by a network of curated primary... ...for: We’re looking for a talented and driven per diem Licensed Practical Nurse t…

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Aveanna Healthcare · Chicago, IL · Part-time

Join a Company That Puts People First! Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse – LPN/LVN We are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing! At Aveanna, we’re proud to foster a workplace cul…

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What licensed practical nurses earn in Chicago

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $24–$29 $50k–$60k
Mid level $28–$34 $58k–$71k
Senior $32–$40 $67k–$84k

Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Vital signs monitoringMedication administrationWound carePatient hygiene supportEHR chartingInfection controlCommunication with care teamPatience and empathy
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

What tasks fall within your scope of practice, and how do you handle requests outside it?

State your scope plainly for your state, then describe escalating to the RN. Knowing your limits is the point of the question.

Describe your experience with wound care and dressing changes.

Be specific about wound types, sterile technique, and documentation. If your experience is limited, say what you have done and what you want to learn.

How do you report a change in a patient's condition?

Mention a structured format like SBAR and give an example where your report changed the care plan. Timeliness matters as much as accuracy.

Tell me about caring for a resident who resisted care.

Show patience: slowing down, offering choices, and involving family or the care team. Avoid framing the resident as a problem.

How do you manage your time across a full assignment of residents?

Describe rounding patterns, clustering tasks, and protecting medication pass times. A concrete daily rhythm is convincing.

Why long-term care, or why this setting?

Tie your answer to the relationships and continuity the setting offers. Interviewers in LTC especially screen for retention.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For licensed practical nurses specifically — generic advice costs you here

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State your LPN or LVN license, the issuing state, and IV certification if you hold it; many postings filter on these first.

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Name your care settings precisely, such as skilled nursing, rehab, or clinic, with typical resident counts per shift.

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List the EHR or eMAR systems you have charted in, since facilities weigh switching costs.

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Mention specific clinical skills like wound vac management, catheter care, or glucose monitoring rather than general duties.

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If you are working toward an RN bridge program, note it briefly; many employers support the path.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Certified Nursing Assistant
02 Licensed Practical Nurse
03 Charge LPN
04 Registered Nurse
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