Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - Part-Time

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Part‑Time

Post Date:
Apr 29, 2026

Location:

1706 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Position Type:
Part Time

Work Schedule:

8:00 am – 12:00 pm (up to 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday)

• Monitors clients self‑administering medications and reactions.
• Works with Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care per physician orders, nursing care plan, or established protocols.
• Conducts initial health screenings and assessments of clients’ medical needs.
• Assists physicians with client examinations or treatments.
• Charts vital signs, treatments performed, medication administered, and maintains records.

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Vocational Practice Nurse (VPN) as required by state.
• High school diploma.
• Knowledge of nursing treatment, planning, and assessment acquired through completion of twelve to eighteen months post‑high school training at an approved, accredited school of practical or vocational nursing, including required pharmacology coursework.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision in administering medications, conducting assessments, and performing treatments; knowledge of health problems related to substance abuse and recovery at a level normally acquired through one to two years of related experience.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with clients, families, staff, and physicians; ability to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity to elicit client cooperation and minimize apprehension.
• Analytical abilities to gather and interpret assessment data, provide treatment per established protocols, complete documentation, and determine need for appropriate referrals.

• Normal or corrected vision and color vision to read thermometers, blood pressure gauges, dipstick analysis results, and evaluate presented symptoms and injuries (critical).
• Communication abilities to gather and exchange information with clients and staff in person or by telephone; to provide care instructions and schedule appointments (critical).
• Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy, reading reports regularly (critical).
• Ability to respond to telephone, pages, and intercoms (critical).
• Manual dexterity to manipulate instruments and syringes, apply bandages or sterile wipes, accept and pass instruments and specimens; touch sensitivity to detect pulse, palpate body areas, and perform treatments with minimal client discomfort (critical).
• Depending on center assigned, ability to drive vehicle to various locations (essential).
• Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and audit information on a regular basis (essential).
• Ability to stoop and bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, walk and move about for up to two hours at a time (desirable).

• LPN
  : $30.00 – $39.58 per hour (based on experience and credentials)
• Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash‑saving premiums.
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability and life and AD&D insurance paid by Gateway.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• 18 paid time off days per year (accrual rates increase with years of service).
• 9 paid company holidays.
• Training & Development Programs.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
• eLearning access to online courses that provide CEUs and job‑related training.
• Clinical supervision: formal and informal guidance.

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity

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