LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse – Express Care

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC in Wilkes-Barre, PA seeks a clinical support professional to assist healthcare providers, obtain histories, record vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, and document medical information in the patient chart.

Responsibilities include assisting with diagnostic procedures, specimen collection, administering medications or vaccines within scope, maintaining sterile rooms, ensuring readiness, and communicating results to patients and teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required).
• Ability to perform clinical tasks, document accurately, and provide compassionate patient care.
• Strong organizational skills and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient assessments and basic medical data collection.
• Support providers during diagnostic procedures and minor surgeries.
• Collect, prepare, and process laboratory specimens accurately.
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed.
• Maintain examination rooms and ensure infection control protocols.
• Follow up on diagnostic tests and communicate effectively with patients and providers.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Organizational skills

Safety protocols adherence

Education

Specialty Training Program in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview: Provides primary clinical support to healthcare providers, patients, and families, assisting in diagnosis and treatment. Responsible for obtaining patient histories, vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and documenting medical information. Supports provider with minor procedures, specimen collection, and administering medications or vaccines within scope of practice. Ensures a clean, sterile environment and maintains readiness of examination rooms. Follows up on diagnostic testing, coordinates communication with patients, and ensures timely documentation for continuity of care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with patient assessments and basic medical data collection.
• Support providers during diagnostic procedures and minor surgeries.
• Collect, prepare, and process laboratory specimens accurately.
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed.
• Maintain examination rooms and ensure infection control protocols.
• Follow up on diagnostic tests and communicate effectively with patients and providers.

Qualifications & Skills:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required). Ability to perform clinical tasks, document accurately, and provide compassionate patient care. Strong organizational skills and adherence to safety protocols are essential.