Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part Time -Part-Time-1st Shift

As one of the nation’s leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery.

Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. And as the need for world‑class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope.

If you’re energized by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help transform the future of mental health treatment, you belong here.

Schedule: Part‑time day shift, 6:30 am – 7 pm, 2 shifts/week. Working at Eating Recovery Center's adult residential facility in Chicago, IL. Active IL LPN license required.

The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide and assist in direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, APP or physician. The LPN will provide medical management of patients and assist with environmental safety and crisis management for the patient population in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies and procedures. The LPN will demonstrate performance consistent with the Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan of the organization, demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice and treat coworkers, patients, families and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect. The LPN will partner with the treatment team to provide a consistently therapeutic milieu.

The LPN will cross‑train across ERC and Pathlight and may be required to float or be assigned to other locations/facilities within the Region. The LPN may be required to work on‑call shifts based on business needs, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.

Performs all nursing care within scope of practice to assigned patients under the supervision of an RN, APP, or provider

Manages patient assignment within assigned shift

Performs and documents vital signs, responses to treatment, education and nursing care and assists with other basic medical care tasks assigned

Reports abnormal changes in patients or patients’ health and mental status to RN or provider in a timely manner

Receives, places and documents provider orders/communication in a timely manner using approved abbreviations

Administers medications, injections, places and maintains nasogastric tube feeds, and provides wound care according to facility and state regulations

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors

Ensures that care reflects goals of patient outcome activities

Aides in transition/transfer of patients to and from other units or facilities

Responds to emergency situations until emergency response team (911) arrives on scene

High school diploma or GED (Required)

Active LPN license in the state job is held (Required)

Ability to keep patient information confidential (Required)

1+ years of experience working with in the mental health field, IV skills/certification, knowledge/experience with nasogastric tubes (Preferred)

29.50 – $36 USD per hour

Your well‑being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life.

comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career.

We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience. As set forth in ERC Pathlight’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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