Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Home Health team. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary group to provide high-quality nursing care in patients' homes or inpatient units, following physician orders and agency policies.

Prior LPN experience is required, and you will contribute to care planning and patient education. You must hold an active Practical Nurse license and maintain vehicle insurance and a valid driver's license as travel to

Qualifications

• Graduate of a School of Practical Nursing with a current license as a Practical Nurse.
• Minimum of two years experience as an LPN.
• Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and follow physician orders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to assure appropriate patient care and care planning.
• Provides comprehensive nursing care and health teaching under direction of RN/Physician.
• Maintains patient records per agency guidelines and ensures documentation meets policies.

Education

LPN license

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Licensed Practical Nurse works as a member of the multidisciplinary team to assure high quality nursing service in accordance with the physician's orders and the agency's programs and policies. Services are provided in the patient's place of residence and/or inpatient unit.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborates with members of an interdisciplinary team to assure appropriate patient care and care planning. May communicate with the RN, therapists, physician and/or medical director, orally and in writing as required by the patient's condition and agency policy. Provides ongoing patient observation to determine service frequency and change in Plan of Care in compliance with agency policy and philosophy. Provides comprehensive nursing care, health teaching, guidance and supervision to the individual and family at direction of RN, physician, or Medical Director. Considers psychosocial, environmental, spiritual and financial needs. Supervises patient care given by Home Health Aides. The Home Health LPN promotes and maintains health of individuals, families, and the community through teaching, counseling, and appropriate preventive and rehabilitative measures in the practice of nursing. In consultation with Patient Care Manager, refers patients to other disciplines and to community resources as needed. Maintains and uses patient clinical records, reports and other written communications according to agency policy and directives. Records make clear the goals and plans with emphasis on the family-oriented approach to patient care. Records reflect contact with physicians, Patient Care Manager and other agencies as needed. Documentation is completed per agency guidelines. Participates in the development and operation of the agency by: Keeping administration informed on changing community needs and lack of community resources; Participating in the orientation and guidance of new staff; Interpreting agency service to families and community groups; Contributing to evaluation of service programs; Evaluating effectiveness of his/her own service and contributing to the evaluation of and continuing development of staff members; Participating in the development of the in-service programs and group teaching for staff and other groups, as assigned. Uses own transportation to provide services in patient's place of residence: Must have and maintain valid PA or NJ Driver's License; Must have and maintain a good driving record accepted by the Network insurance carrier; Must have and maintain motor vehicle insurance with the minimum requirements established by PA or NJ; Must obey and adhere to all motor vehicle regulations and laws while operating vehicle; Must perform routine maintenance on vehicle. May Perform IV Therapy in accordance with State Practice Act

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands: Heavy Work Exertional activity: Occasionally lift and/or carry 100 lbs; Frequently lift and/or carry 50 lbs; Stand and/or walk at least 6 hours in an 8-hour work day. Nonexertional activity: Stooping (bending at the waist) and crouching (stooping and bending at the knees) - required frequently; Handling (grasping) - required frequently; Fingering (fine manipulation) - required only occasionally. Important: The functional capacity to perform heavy work includes the functional capacity to perform medium, light and sedentary work.

EDUCATION

Graduation from a School of Practical Nursing with a current license as a Practical Nurse.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

A minimum of two years experience as an LPN.

Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Founded in 1872, St. Luke's University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network's service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke's hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke's Children's Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare's five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World's Best Hospital. The Network's flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke's was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke's is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke's has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke's was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke's was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row.