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Licensed Practical Nurse

BrightStar Care of Springfield/Decatur$40–$45/hrSpringfield, ILPart TimePosted 1y+ ago

How this pay compares

This posting states $40–$45 an hour. Open licensed practical nurse jobs in Illinois post a median of $34.50 an hour, the middle half $30.44–$37, across 239 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Licensed practical nurses employed in Illinois earn a median of $36.06 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Licensed Practical Nurse Job Overview

Are you looking for a home care job where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work for a medical staffing agency that truly cares about you? We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition and benefits you need. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care employees uphold A Higher Standard. We are searching for LPN's who are interested in home nursing and skilled nursing staffing opportunities with local Long Term Care and Assisted Living Communities.

What We Offer

At BrightStar Care we value each of our employees and care about their well-being. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:

  • PRN & Part Time options available
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Free Training
  • Part of a team with RN Oversight
  • Weekly pay w/ direct deposit
  • Flexible schedule
  • National company with over 300+ locations
  • Free continuing education
  • HomeCare Pulse Employer of Choice
  • Mobile time tracking and care notes, employees can easily clock in and out for work right from a mobile device. Online or offline
  • Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in process!

Responsibilities

  • Implement treatment and plan of care, using sound judgment and critical thinking
  • Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care and the nursing processes
  • Perform all skill, treatments, and procedures to the scope of practice as defined in the Nurse Practice Act in the state of clinical practice and adhere to the policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency of employment

Requirements

  • Physical within the last year and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
  • Licensed driver
  • Current CPR certification
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the US.
  • Reliable car / auto insurance.
  • Clean background and criminal record.
  • Must be able to stand walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

From BrightStar Care of Springfield/Decatur's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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