Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Blair County, Full Time, 1st Shift w/ flexibility

Skills of Central PA; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Work Vehicle Provided

Job summary

Skills of Central PA seeks an LPN to be based in Altoona, covering Blair County homes. The nurse delivers daily nursing care, adheres to established standards, and coordinates medical care for individuals served. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with on-call duties including weekends and holidays.

Requirements include an active LPN license, nursing experience preferred, and a valid PA driver’s license. Pre-employment physical and drug screen are required.

Qualifications

• LPN license required.
• Nursing experience preferred.
• Experience with intellectual or developmental disabilities is a plus.
• Regular and on-site attendance is required.
• Valid PA driver’s license with good driving record required.
• Pre-employment physical and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day nursing services and care per established objectives and standards.
• Implement and evaluate preventive treatments while respecting the rights of individuals served.
• Coordinate medical care for individuals and follow through on care plans.
• Maintain effective written and verbal communications with team and supervisors.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Administrative experience

Flexibility

On-call readiness

Job description

Description

Are you an LPN in the Altoona area? Skills is looking for you! Skills is currently hiring for an LPN who will be based in Altoona but will also cover homes throughout Blair County. Our LPNs provide a day-to-day variety of nursing services and care to the people we support by using and maintaining established nursing objectives and standards, adhering to current nursing law. They Implement and evaluate preventive treatments respecting the rights of the people we support. Candidate must be flexible, a team player and able to take direction and follow through on the coordination of medical care for the folks that we support. Effective written and verbal communications skills are necessary to be successful in this role; administrative experience preferred.

This position is based on a standard 8a-4p work week, however, nurses are required to be on call for the homes they support including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Competitive wages and benefits, including dependent benefits, as well as a generous paid time off package.

About the Benefits

Skills offers a great benefits package and a work environment to match!

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off, Plus Personal Time and Sick Time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• Work Vehicle Available While On the Job
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care
• 401K Retirement Program (With Employer Matching)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Assistance for Higher Education
• Employee Wellness Program
• Exceptional Opportunities for Career Growth
• Great Co-workers and a Team to Support You!

Skills of Central PA prohibits hiring and employment discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, race, color, disability, ethnic or national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, pregnancy, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, or any other bases under the law. Skills is an equal opportunity service provider and employer.

Requirements

LPN license required.

Nursing experience preferred.

Experience working with individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability is a plus!

Regular and on-site attendance is required.

Valid Pa Driver's license required (must maintain valid Pa Driver's license and a good driving record).

Pre-employment physical and drug screen are also required.