Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- LPN / LVN license
How this pay compares
This posting states $33–$35.25 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 within 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
Sunset Senior Living has Full-Time & Part-Time LPN Openings
New Starting Base Pay: $33.00 + Experience up to 15 years + Shift Differential
- 6:00a-6:30p
- 6:00p-6:30a
- FT36 or PT24
Benefits
- Shift Differential: $3.00/hour for hours worked between 2:00pm-6:00pm
- Shift Differential: $5.00/hour for hours worked between 6:00pm-6:00am
- Weekend Differential: $1.00 for hours worked on Saturday & Sunday
- Paid Time Off
- Full Benefits Package including FREE Health Clinic if on our insurance plan
- Dental
- Vision
- Company paid life insurance
- 403B with company match
- Referral Bonus
- Holiday pay + paid day off for your birthday
- Flexible Schedules to fit your needs!
Job Summary
Our Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Sunset Senior Living provides compassionate and professional care to residents. You will assist in the planning, implementing, and evaluating of nursing care, ensuring the health and well-being of residents. This role requires a dedicated individual who can manage daily tasks and respond effectively to the needs of our senior community.
Key Responsibilities
- Resident Care : Provide direct nursing care to residents, including medication administration, wound care, and other treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Assessment : Conduct regular assessments of residents' physical and mental health status, document findings, and report any changes to the supervising nurse or physician.
- Care Planning : Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for residents.
- Medication Management : Administer medications accurately and timely, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to medication protocols.
- Emergency Response : Respond to medical emergencies and provide appropriate care and interventions until additional medical help arrives.
- Documentation : Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including charting resident progress, treatments, and any changes in condition.
- Communication : Communicate effectively with residents, families, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
- Supervision : Oversee and guide nursing assistants and other support staff in providing quality care to residents.
- Education : Provide health education and counseling to residents and their families regarding medical conditions, treatments, and wellness practices.
- Compliance : Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations and facility policies.
Requirements
- Education : Graduate from an accredited LPN program.
- Licensure : Current and valid LPN license in the state of employment.
- Experience : Prior experience in a senior living, long-term care, or similar healthcare setting is preferred but not required.
- Skills : Strong clinical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively in a team, and proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Attributes : Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to providing high-quality care to seniors.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment free from discrimination. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
From Sunset Senior Living's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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