Licensed Practical Nurse – Advanced Acute Care Stroke Unit

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care in an inpatient setting. You will participate in assessments, treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures while aligning with policies and scope of practice.

The role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized nursing training program is required.
• Demonstrates the ability to coordinate care, evaluate intervention effectiveness, and communicate effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to assessments and care planning based on patient needs.
• Address comprehensive patient needs and reinforce education.
• Provide treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures safely and effectively.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in unit decisions and mentor staff and students.
• Ensure compliance with policies, promoting safety and quality care.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient safety

Team communication

Mentoring

Education

LPN program / Nursing diploma

Job description

Position Overview:

Provides direct patient care in an inpatient setting as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), contributing to assessments, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies in accordance with policies and scope of practice. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout their hospitalization. Reinforces patient and family education, discharge planning, and promotes safety and satisfaction. Acts as a mentor and preceptor for new staff and students, participating in unit-based decision-making and performance evaluations. Ensures compliance with organizational policies and maintains compassionate, evidence-based care.

Qualifications & Skills:

Graduate from a recognized nursing training program is required. Demonstrates the ability to coordinate care, evaluate intervention effectiveness, and communicate effectively with team members. Prioritizes patient safety and exhibits professionalism and compassion in all interactions.

Key Duties:

• Contribute to assessments and care planning based on patient needs.
• Address comprehensive patient needs and reinforce education.
• Provide treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures safely and effectively.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in unit decisions and mentor staff and students.
• Ensure compliance with policies, promoting safety and quality care.

Work is performed in a clinical environment, with responsibilities aligned to organizational standards. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, teamwork, and continuous learning to improve health outcomes.