Licensed Practical Nurse

The Primary Health Network; Sharon (Mercer County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Short-term disability

Retirement plan

Paid time off

College savings plan

Fitness center membership reimb.

IDShield & LegalShield

Job summary

The Primary Health Network is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a full-time role in Sharon, PA. You will provide practical nursing care, support patient visits, and assist with medication and treatment needs within the LPN scope of practice.

Join a collaborative team focused on safe, patient-centered care, documentation, and care coordination across the care team. This position offers employer-provided benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program.
• Current, valid LPN license in PA and/or OH depending on location.
• Competency in practical nursing skills, medication administration, infection prevention, documentation, patient communication, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care per plan of care and provider orders.
• Room patients; document information and prepare for exams.
• Collect data, observe changes, and report findings to care team.
• Administer medications and therapeutic treatments as allowed by law and policy.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing.
• Document care and patient responses in the EMR.
• Reinforce patient education and assist with care coordination.
• Perform injections and venipuncture when privileges allow.

Skills

Practical nursing

Medication administration

Infection control

Documentation

Patient communication

Teamwork

EMR literacy

Education

Graduate of an approved practical nursing program

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (Full Time )
Location: Mercer County

POSITION SNAPSHOT

Site / Department:

Behavioral Health

Location:

Sharon Medical Group Behavioral Health 63 Pitt Street Sharon PA 16146

Compensation:

Starting pay: $20 per hour

WHY THIS ROLE

Join a collaborative healthcare team focused on safe, patient-centered care. PHN's Licensed Practical Nurse provides practical nursing care within the LPN scope of practice, supporting patient visits, medication and treatment needs, care coordination, documentation, and communication across the care team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide practical nursing care consistent with the plan of care, provider orders, state scope-of-practice requirements, competency, and PHN policy.
• Room patients, obtain and document appropriate information, and prepare patients for exams or procedures.
• Collect focused patient data, observe changes in condition, and communicate significant findings to the appropriate care team member.
• Administer medications and perform therapeutic treatments when authorized by law, policy, valid order, and demonstrated competency.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing and other approved clinical tasks.
• Document care, patient responses, communications, and follow-up accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Reinforce patient and family education and assist with care coordination.
• Perform injections and venipuncture when included in approved clinical privileges.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program.
• Current, valid LPN license in the state of practice; Pennsylvania and/or Ohio licensure required based on assigned location and responsibilities.
• Demonstrated competency in practical nursing skills, medication administration, infection prevention, documentation, patient communication, and teamwork.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and practice within legal scope and demonstrated competency.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to use the electronic medical record and related clinical systems effectively.

COMPENSATION

Starting pay: $20 per hour. PHN recognizes experience, education, credentials, and site location when determining wage, as applicable.

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental and vision coverage - employee and family plans available; eligible immediately upon start
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• College savings plan
• Fitness center membership reimbursement
• IDShield & LegalShield

ABOUT PRIMARY HEALTH NETWORK

Primary Health Network is the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Pennsylvania. Our mission is to provide quality primary care services and access to specialty care for the people in the communities we serve.

Accessibility Support for Applicants

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If you experience difficulty accessing our careers site or completing an application, or if you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. Our team will work with you to provide an accessible alternative application process.