Licensed Practical Nurse

About the role

Description Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Geriatric Care Facility Facility: Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center Location: Rockford, IL Pay Range: $26.65- $29.25 / hour (Based on experience + generous shift differentials) Shifts Available: 1st (6:30 AM–3 PM) | 2nd (2:30 PM–11 PM) | 3rd (10:30 PM–7 AM) Status: Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN (Enjoy flexible scheduling) Why Your Career Will Thrive at Fairhaven For over 55 years, Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center has been a trusted cornerstone of the Rockford community. We operate on a simple principle: we serve our residents with the utmost dignity and respect—and we care for our nursing staff in the exact same way. If you are tired of feeling like a number and want a supportive, family-like environment with an open-door leadership culture that genuinely protects your work-life balance, we want to welcome you home. What We Offer (Your Benefits & Perks): Competitive Pay: $26.65 - $29.25/hr base wage. Shift Premiums: Additional hourly pay for 2nd and 3rd shifts, plus extra shift-pickup incentives. True Work-Life Balance: Predictable, consistent schedules. Generous Time Off: Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) plan, 7 Paid Holidays, plus a paid day off for your birthday! Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan with company match options. Daily Perks: Enjoy heavily reduced-price employee lunches made fresh daily. Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision packages for full-time staff. How You Will Make an Impact: As an LPN on our team, you will blend clinical skill with heartfelt compassion. You will directly enrich the lives of our geriatric residents, working within a supportive team environment to ensure our residents feel safe, comfortable, and respected. Resident Care: Administer medications, monitor clinical changes, perform prescribed treatments, and provide focused wound care. Clinical Leadership: Mentor and guide nursing assistants while advocating for resident dignity and safety. Seamless Collaboration: Participate in smooth shift-to-shift reports to ensure vital health data is passed on accurately. Documentation: Maintain streamlined, easy-to-use Electronic Health Records (EHR) in compliance with facility standards. What We Are Looking For: Licensure: Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Illinois. Certification: Valid CPR/BLS certification. Background: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program. New grads with a passion for senior care are welcome! Values: A genuine love for the geriatric population and comfort working in a supportive, faith-based retirement community. Stamina: Ability to manage the physical workflows of a standard nursing shift, including lifting up to 50 lbs. Ready to join a nursing team that feels like family? Apply today!   Requirements Reference job description.