LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse – Pediatrics

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Forty Fort (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Family support services

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a dedicated LPN to provide primary clinical support in outpatient clinics. The role involves taking patient histories, vital signs, and preparing patients for exams, while administering medications and vaccines under supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, processing lab specimens, and maintaining aseptic exam rooms. A focus on safety, collaboration, and patient-centered care defines this position.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level nursing training from a specialty program.
• Prior experience welcome but not required.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and ability to work collaboratively are essential.

Responsibilities

• Document patient history, chief complaints, and vital signs
• Assist providers with minor surgical and diagnostic procedures
• Prepare and process laboratory specimens accurately
• Communicate with patients and respond to inquiries, prioritizing provider needs
• Ensure examination rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for patient care

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Safety protocols

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate-level nursing training (specialty program)

Job description

Role Overview:

An LPN provides primary clinical support in outpatient clinics, assisting providers with patient care, diagnostics, and procedures. This full-time position involves obtaining patient histories, vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and administering medications and vaccines under provider supervision. The role includes collecting lab specimens, assisting with diagnostic procedures, and maintaining a clean, aseptic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Document patient history, chief complaints, and vital signs
• Assist providers with minor surgical and diagnostic procedures
• Prepare and process laboratory specimens accurately
• Communicate with patients and respond to inquiries, prioritizing provider needs
• Ensure examination rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for patient care

Qualifications & Skills:

Must have graduate-level nursing training from a specialty program. Prior experience is welcome but not required. Strong communication, attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and ability to work collaboratively are essential.

Additional Information:

The role offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, PTO, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and family support services. The environment emphasizes kindness, excellence, safety, and continuous learning to improve patient care.