Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Kankakee & Surrounding areas
- BLS
- LPN / LVN license
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open licensed practical nurse jobs in Illinois post a median of $33.80 an hour, the middle half $30.44–$36.88, across 178 jobs that state their pay. Licensed practical nurses employed in Illinois earn a median of $36.06 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Join a team that cares with heart!
CareDiem Home Health is seeking compassionate and reliable LPNs to provide skilled home health nursing services to patients in Kankakee and surrounding areas! Our mission is to help clients remain safely at home while receiving top-quality, personalized care.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver skilled nursing care under a physician’s order
- Complete assessments, medication administration, and wound care
- Monitor and document patient progress using our electronic charting system (Axxess)
- Educate patients and families on health conditions and care
- Communicate with physicians and the care team
- Travel to patient homes
What We’re Looking For
- Current LPN license in the state of Illinois
- 3+ year nursing experience (home health preferred)
CPR certification (BLS)
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and independence
Why CareDiem?
- Flexible scheduling (FT, PT, PRN, Per Visit Based)
- Competitive pay
- Supportive and team-oriented culture
- Growth and training opportunities
From CareDiem Home Care's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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CareDiem Home Care hires caregivers, nurses and nursing assistants in Palatine, Lake Zurich and other towns in Illinois.
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