Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Nights)

Company: LAKE BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
Location: Waukegan
Posted on: April 8, 2025

Job Description:

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)!

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.

100% employer-paid benefits OR additional pay if opt-out! + GENEROUS SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS $1.50 to $3.00 more hourly (weekday, overnights, weekend days & weekend overnights)

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Schedule: 12-hour shifts 7:00p 7:30a with rotating weekends

Your Work Matters How will you make a difference?

Are you passionate about patient care and helping others? We have an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Lake Behavioral Hospital. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively with our health team members and under the direction of registered nurses. As a licensed practical nurse (LPN), you will provide nursing care in accordance with the nursing process and our standards of care and practices. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional psychiatric care to our patients.

Document patient information and changes in patient condition
Alert the RN of changes needing reassessment
Administer medication to patients
Utilize appropriate interventions in psychiatric and medical emergencies
Orient patients to treatment programs and monitor activity, encouraging participation
Use facility-approved CPI techniques

Your Experience Matters What were looking for:

Education & Licensure: Graduate from an accredited LPN program with an active license to practice in Illinois.
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year as an LPN in psychiatric nursing is preferred, with six (6) months of experience in the specialized areas of psychiatry, but not required.
Additional Skill Requirements: Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications. CPR certification and successful completion of crisis intervention training, including restraint and seclusion policies, within 10 days of employment and before assisting in restraining procedures.

Your Care Matters What we provide for our team:

401(k) + matching
100% company-paid health insurance up to family coverage
100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
100% company-paid long term disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid Holidays
Cafeteria on site + one free meal per day
Employee engagement events
Employee assistance program
Employee recognition program
Free parking

What sets us apart:

Career & training development opportunities
Dynamic and inclusive work environment
Engaged management team dedicated to your success
A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations

Disclaimer: Select benefits are available to full-time positions only. Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Lake Behavioral Hospital.

Compensation:

Full-time and part-time positions are available, and the expected compensation range is $27.00 to $36.00 hourly. Were eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be given to experience and skill level. Join us as our Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)!

Get to know us Outstanding Care, Compassionate People, Unparalleled Service

Welcome to Lake Behavioral Hospital (LBH), where passion meets purpose in mental health and substance use disorder treatment.

We are a 161-bed acute care facility in Waukegan, IL, providing mental health treatment to the community and Illinois since 2018. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotional and behavioral healthcare needs of adolescents, adults, and their families. We provide specialized inpatient programs and outpatient services proven to decrease symptoms of mental illness, and we are committed to helping people live healthier lives. Our compassionate and experienced team of psychiatrists, licensed therapists, nurses, and support staff are here to create an atmosphere of health, hope, and healing.

Join us in our transformative mission to redefine mental healthcare through person-centered care. Your unique skills and boundless compassion have the power to profoundly impact the lives of those in need. If you are ready to contribute to a community that values excellence and empathy, seize this opportunity to apply and become a catalyst for positive change at Lake Behavioral Hospital.

To learn more about LBH, visit us at: https://www.lakebehavioralhospital.com/

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE POSITIVE I.M.P.A.C.T.S.

Individuals Maintaining Positive Attitude and Commitment To Service

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Lake Behavioral Hospital values a diverse, inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

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