LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse – Medical Surgical Unit

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Family support services

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks an Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver direct patient care, assess needs, and support discharge planning in a clinical setting. This role requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and mentoring of staff.

Responsibilities include delivering treatments, administering medications, and ensuring high-quality, compassionate care. Night shifts with every other weekend/holiday expected; benefits start immediately.

Qualifications

• Must have compassionate, evidence-based nursing care.
• Strong communication, teamwork and critical thinking required.
• Experience in inpatient clinical settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assess patient needs.
• Deliver treatments and medications; monitor response to interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and mentor new staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

Specialty Nursing Training Program

Job description

Role Overview:

This position is for an Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) responsible for providing direct patient care, assessing patient needs, and supporting discharge planning within a clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Contribute data to assessments, deliver treatments and medications, evaluate intervention effectiveness, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and mentor new staff and students.

Qualifications & Skills:

Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing, with the ability to provide compassionate, evidence-based care. Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills are essential.

Additional Duties:

Reinforce patient and family education, participate in unit-based decision-making, and promote safety and patient satisfaction. Work hours typically include night shifts with every other weekend and holiday requirements.

Benefits & Environment:

Enjoy full benefits starting immediately, including health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and family support services. The role is performed primarily in a clinical environment focused on high-quality, compassionate care.