Licensed Practical Nurse - Surgery

Job Summary

Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within the scope of license.

• Contributes to the assessment of patients and ensures their well‑being.
• Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Educates patients/families about disease treatment plans, including self‑care after discharge, holistic health needs, available resources, and follow‑up care.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and ensures safe practices.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.

No experience required.

Constant use of speech for oral communication. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0‑25 lbs. Frequent sitting, reaching, and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for near and far distances and for identifying colors. Frequent use of smell to detect odors. Frequent use of hearing for oral communication, body sounds, alarms, and machinery.

Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25‑50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving of patients. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional driving. Rare crawling and running.

State of

Work Location:

Illinois. Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA). Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

Pay Range: $20.11 – $32.18 hourly. Sign‑on bonus available for eligible external candidates.

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit via Daily Pay provides instant access to earned unpaid base pay (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: tuition coverage through Flex Path for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.