Deaconess Health System

2026 Graduate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN New Grad)

Deaconess Health System  •  $54k/yr  •  Evansville, IN / Henderson, KY / Newburgh, NY (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Incentives:

Eligible for evening/night, weekend shift incentive based on company policies and applicable job codes. Additional details will be provided during the interview process.

Bonus:

Potential for a performance-based bonus, subject to eligibility criteria and achievement of defined metrics. Details regarding bonus eligibility and performance goals will be provided during the interview process or upon hire.

Benefits:

We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

  • Flexible work schedules: Full time/Part time, Day/Evenings/Nights/Weekends
  • Tuition and relocation reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off - starting your first day!
  • Free access to fitness centers, where health coaches are available to help with workout plans
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • NCLEX Reimbursement

Explore All Benefits:

https://www.deaconess.com/For-You/Employees/Employee-Benefit-Resources/Documents

LPN Graduates are responsible (as unlicensed personnel under the direct supervision of the RN or LPN) for providing patient care as delegated by a licensed preceptor. In this role, the LPN Graduate will demonstrate the knowledge, critical thinking and integration of evidence-based practice requirements within their scope. The LPN Graduate learns to formulate patient care on the components of the nursing process. Nurse Graduates are able to benefit from role development as they transition from the LPN Graduate role to the licensed LPN role, while awaiting their licensure. The goal of this training position is to facilitate the transition of all LPN Graduates to licensed-LPN responsibilities at the time the Graduate presents a verifiable, full, and unrestricted license to practice as an LPN in the appropriate state of residency/practice.

Required: Certifications/Licenses/Experience:

  • Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
  • Applied for and/or awaiting results of the NCLEX exam
  • Hold any required provisional licensing (as dictated by the state board of application)

*This posting is intended for all 2026 LPN graduates for inpatient units located at Deaconess Midtown, Gateway, Henderson, and Gibson Hospitals. (2025 graduates, or prior without any LPN experience, may apply as well)*

Deaconess Health System

About Deaconess Health System

Deaconess Health System is the premiere provider of health care services to a population of more than 1.5 million in southwestern Indiana, western Kentucky and southeastern Illinois.  Serving a population of more than 1.5 million residents, the system consists of 20 wholly owned, joint ventured, sponsored or affiliated hospital locations situated throughout the Tri-State. 

Deaconess Health System is the largest employer in the tri-state region, and operates under the direction of a local board, with a local focus. Deaconess is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence. Named the #2 Hospital in Indiana by US News & World Report for the past six years, Deaconess was also named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers in 2022 and 2023, 2024 and 2025.

As our organization continues to grow and expand, we welcome skilled, dedicated and compassionate individuals to join us in delivering The Deaconess Difference: putting people at the center of everything we do, making a positive difference in the lives of our patients, families, employees and community.

Browse our site to learn more about our convenient locations, expert services, community involvement, and much more. 

Our commitment to progressive, patient-centered care guides our work every day as our priorities are set and decisions are made with a local focus and direction.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Evansville, IN
Year Founded
1892
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