Licensed Practical Nurse

Concordia Lutheran Ministries; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia Visiting Nurses is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality nursing care in patients' homes. The LPN will work with a team to manage patient treatment plans effectively while ensuring compliance with care standards. Candidates must be licensed in Pennsylvania with a focus on patient care and clinical skills.

Benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Life Insurance Policy

Direct Deposit

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation/PTO

Paid Holidays

Competitive Wages

Referral Program

Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in patient care required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation needed.
• IV certification required for certain treatments.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing care including IV therapy and complex wound care.
• Documents patient assessments, physician communications, and updates health records.
• Educates patients and their families about care requirements.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Assessment

Teaching

Education

Graduate of state-approved school with course in pharmacology

Current license in the State of Pennsylvania

Job description

Concordia Visiting Nurses Baden 1525 Beaver Rd. Baden, PA, Baden, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Concordia Visiting Nurses is a Medicare-certified, state licensed, Medicaid approved home health agency operating in nine Western Pennsylvania counties. For well over a decade, Concordia Visiting Nurses has provided high-quality skilled nursing, palliative care, and a variety of therapy services to our patients. Our goal is to deliver quality home health services, in good faith, to those who entrust themselves to our care and to minister to the unique needs of each individual with respect, dignity, and compassion. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well!

Full-time: Oakdale & surrounding areas.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the guidance of the Registered Nurse (RN) as a member of a team to give direct nursing care to patients requiring intermittent visits.The LPN collaborates patient care with the case managing RN, physician, and patient and follows a patient specific treatment plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of state-approved school with course in pharmacology
• Current license in the State of Pennsylvania
• Minimum of two [2] years experience in patient care
• Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits.Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and drive a vehicle with insurance limits as established by the state

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Skills

• Provides skilled nursing care that includes activities such as teaching and treatments (including IV therapy- if IV certified, venipuncture and complex wound care) and health promotion practice
• Executes preventive, rehabilitation and restorative nursing procedures appropriate for the patient’s care and safety
• Assesses signs and symptoms in conjunction with reporting reactions to treatments, including drugs, changes in patient’s physical, mental or emotional condition to the physician and the supervising Registered Nurse
• Evaluates the patient and home situation to determine the health teaching required at each skilled visit.
• Instructs and educates the patient and the designated representative regarding the care requirements of the patient in the home. Conducts a comprehensive physical examination and nursing assessment of the patient at each skilled visit.

Documentation

• Tablet is synced within 24 hours.
• Updates the medications listed in the electronic health record on an ongoing basis
• Addresses all areas of the skilled nurses note at each visit, including a comprehensive pain assessment as needed
• Documents all verbal orders obtained from the physician as they are received
• Completes a hospital hold coordination note as soon as he/she is aware of the transfer
• Documents all communications with the physician and the interdisciplinary team on the patient’s electronic health record.

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Life Insurance Policy

Direct Deposit

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation/PTO

Paid Holidays

Competitive Wages

Referral Program

Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

EOE

Benefits and Wages may vary based on location.

Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.

Concordia Visiting Nurses Baden 1525 Beaver Rd. Baden, PA, Baden, Pennsylvania, United States of America