LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Per Diem

Live Well Homecare; Selinsgrove (Snyder County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in the United States seeks a nurse to provide urgent outpatient care in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting with physician oversight. The role supports diagnosis, treatment and patient management across ages, using clinical judgment to prioritize tasks and deliver quality care.

You will document histories, vital signs, assist with procedures, administer meds, and maintain aseptic environments while ensuring clear communication with patients and providers.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing.
• Ability to perform clinical assessments, procedures, and specimen handling.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety, hygiene, and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient history, vital signs, and prepare patients for examination.
• Assist providers with minor procedures, diagnostic tests, and specimen collection.
• Administer medications and vaccines, including skin testing, under provider supervision.
• Follow up on diagnostic testing, ensure proper documentation, and maintain a clean, aseptic environment.
• Communicate effectively with patients and providers to support timely care and patient questions.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Specimen handling

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Nursing specialty training

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing urgent outpatient care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment with physician oversight. The nurse supports diagnosis, treatment, and patient management across a wide age range, utilizing critical thinking and clinical judgment to prioritize tasks and deliver quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient history, vital signs, and prepare patients for examination.
• Assist providers with minor procedures, diagnostic tests, and specimen collection.
• Administer medications and vaccines, including skin testing, under provider supervision.
• Follow up on diagnostic testing, ensure proper documentation, and maintain a clean, aseptic environment.
• Communicate effectively with patients and providers to support timely care and patient questions.

Work typically involves clinical duties within a supportive, collaborative setting, emphasizing patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing.
• Ability to perform clinical assessments, procedures, and specimen handling.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety, hygiene, and patient confidentiality.