Staff Nurse - LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

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

About Us

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—we are 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. 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 apart 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 implement physician orders to assure optimal health care.
• Complete daily charting for care provided.
• Act as a liaison between residents, parents, physicians, consultants, and case managers regarding resident status.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• 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 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.

Pay

Hourly rate: $32.25/hr - $34.75/hr based on qualifications and experience. Additional differentials:

• $3 for MCDD on all shifts.
• $1 for PM weekdays.
• $2 for night weekdays.
• $5 for AM weekends.
• $6 for PM weekends.
• $7 for night weekends.

PRN/IHR (On-Call) LPN rate: $33/hr with an additional $2 differential for weekends.

Benefits

Full-Time Employees

• Competitive pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Company-paid life insurance for all full-time 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.
• 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

• 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.