Staff Nurse - LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Job Description

Marklund is built on our mission of making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities. Our services are designed to enhance the lives of our residents in a meaningful way, but we can’t do it alone.

We are seeking dedicated Staff Nurses with a LPN to join our diverse team in Elgin and be a part of our life-changing mission. 

We have flexible full-time and part-time shifts available with an hourly rate of $32.25/hr - $34.75/hr based on qualifications and experience. The position has additional differentials of $3 for MCDD on all shifts, $1 for PM weekdays, $2 for night weekdays, $5 for AM weekends, $6 for PM weekends and $7 for night weekends. Our PRN/IHR (On-Call) LPN rate is $33/hr with an additional $2 differential for weekends.

Joining Marklund is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and works together to create happy, safe and purpose-filled lives for those individuals that we serve.

Marklund is a place where you can thrive professionally, and growin your career. Whether you seek work variety, scheduling consistency or career advancement, you will find your home here. Your journey includes innovative benefits, flexible opportunities, competitive pay rates for nurses with experience, and extensive training to help new graduates launch your nursing career.

Who We Are:

Marklund is a nonprofit organization that provides residential, educational and therapy services to infants, children, teens and adults with serious and profound developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs.  With two residential locations – the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva and the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin, it is currently home to nearly 178 residents.  The Marklund Day School offers Multi-Needs and Life Skills programs for children and young adults with multiple medical needs, and those diagnosed on the autism spectrum.  In addition, our Community Day Services program at each site is a therapeutic day program for adults who reside at Marklund and those who come in from the community.

According to one of our nurses, Cass, Marklund stands about from other facilities:

“The reason I became a nurse was to help, nurture, and show love to other fellow beings who were in need, and I am able to live that dream at Marklund.

What sets Marklund apart for me is the homelike setting as well as the client-staff ratio.  I feel as though I’m providing care for someone in their home which inspires me to keep care more personal. It’s a very warm and inviting atmosphere, which makes me feel as if I’m going to my home away from home.  Also because of the working ratios the quality of care provided is much higher, which is something you can feel proud of.

 If you want to enrich the lives of others by something as small as a smile or gentle touch, Marklund is the place for you.  If you like going home feeling that you received as much or more than you gave, Marklund is the place for you. If you like knowing you may be the one constant in someone’s life, Marklund is the place for you.”

Through clinical excellence, caring practice and extraordinary teamwork, Marklund nurses boldly advance the practice of nursing every day. You will make a difference in the lives of our residents in the following ways:

• Administer medications, tube feedings and treatments as prescribed.

• Prepare quarterly health assessments and annual assessments.

• Inform the physician of changes in resident health status and implements physicians order to assure optimal health care.

• Complete daily charting for care provided.

• Act as a liaison between residents, parents, physicians, consultants and case manager regarding resident status.

Please note that this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As an equal opportunity employer, Marklund respects and supports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment.

Are you ready to contribute to Marklund’s mission and vision, and become an integral part of enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve? 

Apply Today!

Experience and Skills

 Staff Nurse, LPN, Qualifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), current on the Illinois Health Care Worker Registry

• Possess current BLS CPR certification for Healthcare Workers

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and to meet its functional and environmental requirements

An ideal candidate will have an exceptional work ethic, positive attitude, and strong commitment to providing excellent care to our residents along with the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and the desire to contribute to a strong culture where the entire team works together for the good of each resident.

Job Benefits

When you join the Marklund team, you receive the following:

Compensation & Benefits we offer YOU

Full-Time Employees:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company PaidLife Insurance for all FT employees
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short -Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)*
• *School Employees Receive “Closed Days” and Sick/Personal
• PTO Cash-In & Conversion Twice Per Year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extended Sick Bank
• 7 Paid Holidays per Year

Full-Time and Part-Time Employee Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Credit Union Membership
• Retirement Savings Plan – eligible upon hire
• Marklund matches up to 5%

Ways we appreciate YOU

• Annual Employee Recognition Dinner and Celebration
• Years of Service Awards and Gifts beginning at 5 years
• Claire Haverkampf (founder) Annual Commemorative Award
• You Caught My Eye – Monthly Employee Award
• Thanksgiving Turkey
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Training & Growth Opportunities for YOU

• We promote from within whenever possible
• You are paid while you train:
• In-House Training Programs
• Leadership Training Program
• Employee Workshops on a variety of topics

Benefits/Programs subject to change.