LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse – Emergency Department

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Family support services

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking an Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care, conduct assessments, and support discharge planning in a clinical setting. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care and collaboration with the care team.

The position requires nursing specialty training and an active LPN credential, with opportunities to mentor new staff and participate in ongoing quality and safety initiatives within a day-one benefits environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a specialty nursing program with the ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates teamwork and strong communication.
• Mentoring skills and adherence to policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Contribute data for assessments and address patients' physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Reinforce education, administer treatments and medications, and evaluate effectiveness.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and coordinate patient care to ensure safety and satisfaction.
• Mentor new staff and support discharge planning.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Mentoring

Education

LPN licensure or nursing credential

Specialty nursing training

Job description

Role:

Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) responsible for providing direct patient care, assessments, and supporting discharge planning.

Responsibilities:

Contribute data for assessments, address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families, reinforce education, administer treatments and medications, evaluate intervention effectiveness, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, participate in evidence‑based practice decisions, mentor new staff, and coordinate patient care to ensure safety and satisfaction.

Qualifications & Skills:

Graduate from a specialty training program in nursing, with the ability to provide compassionate, patient‑centered care. Demonstrates teamwork, communication, and mentoring skills, and adheres to policies and procedures.

Work Environment & Benefits:

Typically performs in a clinical setting, with responsibilities including evening, night, and weekend shifts. Offers comprehensive benefits from day one, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and family support services. Promotes a culture of excellence, safety, learning, and innovation, emphasizing diversity and inclusion.