LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute Care Orthopedic Telemetry Unit

The VIOS Clinic; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The VIOS Clinic is seeking an Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver direct patient care in a clinical setting, performing assessments and patient education. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to coordinate discharge planning and ensure high-quality care.

Responsibilities include administering treatments and medications, evaluating intervention effectiveness, and collaborating with team members while mentoring new staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a specialty nursing training program.
• Capable of providing compassionate, high-quality care.
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to patient assessments and deliver direct patient care.
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs; coordinate discharge planning.
• Provide treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies per policies.
• Evaluate intervention effectiveness; collaborate with interdisciplinary team and mentor new staff.
• Ensure patient safety and respond adaptively to patient/family needs.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team-oriented

Strong communication skills

Education

LPN program graduate

Job description

Role:

Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) responsible for delivering direct patient care, assessments, and education within a clinical setting.

Responsibilities:

Contribute to patient assessments, address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs, and coordinate discharge planning. Provide treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies in accordance with policies. Evaluate intervention effectiveness, collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, participate in evidence-based decision-making, and mentor new staff and students. Ensure patient safety, promote satisfaction, and respond adaptively to patient/family needs.

Qualifications & Skills:

Graduate from a specialty nursing training program; capable of providing compassionate, high-quality care; team-oriented with strong communication skills.

Key Duties:

Satisfy job-specific obligations, adhere to organizational policies, contribute to care planning and evaluation, and maintain a safe, collaborative environment. Work primarily in private or semi-private rooms, serving patients with diverse medical conditions, including orthopedic and surgical cases.