Licensed Practical Nurse

About the Role

Why Your Career Will Thrive at FairhavenFor 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.

Facility: Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center, Rockford, IL

Benefits

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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