LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute Care Medical and Oncology Unit

Azza HealthCare Agency; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

401(k)

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Family support services

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks an Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care on the unit, support assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. You will promote safety, patient satisfaction, and collaborate with the broader care team.

This role emphasizes compassionate care, adherence to unit standards, and opportunities for mentorship, professional growth, and ongoing education while working under a Temporary Practice Permit until NCLEX is obtained.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a specialty nursing training program.
• Demonstrates compassionate patient care and safety focus.
• Works with interdisciplinary teams and adheres to unit standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver treatments, medications, and diagnostics; evaluate outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support discharge planning.
• Educate patients and mentor new staff; participate in evidence-based practice decisions.

Skills

Compassionate care

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Specialty nursing program graduate

Job description

Role Overview:

An Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care, contributes to assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, and promotes safety and patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

Deliver treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies; evaluate intervention effectiveness; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams; support discharge planning and patient education; mentor new staff; participate in evidence-based practice decisions.

Qualifications & Skills:

Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing; compassionate care approach; ability to coordinate patient interactions and meet unit standards.

Work Environment & Benefits:

Typically performed in a clinical setting; full benefits from day one, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, 401(k), generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and family support services.

Additional Notes:

Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, community involvement, and a focus on safety and security. The role may involve working under a Temporary Practice Permit until NCLEX is obtained.