LPN - Practical Nurse - Acute Care Trauma Unit

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care in an inpatient setting, addressing physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs.

You will contribute to assessments, administer treatments, collaborate with physicians and teams, support discharge planning, mentor staff, and promote evidence-based practice while ensuring compassionate, safe care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a specialty training program in nursing, with the ability to coordinate care, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to assessments and care planning within scope of practice and unit standards.
• Administer treatments, medications, and diagnostic tests following policies and procedures.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions based on patient responses.
• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and ancillary staff to meet patient needs.
• Assist with discharge planning and patient/family education throughout hospitalization.
• Mentor and precept new staff and students, fostering a professional and positive environment.
• Participate in unit decision-making and promote evidence-based practices.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and deliver compassionate, safe care.

Skills

Care coordination

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Job description

Role Overview

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care in an inpatient setting, addressing physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to assessments and care planning within scope of practice and unit standards.
• Administer treatments, medications, and diagnostic tests following policies and procedures.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions based on patient responses.
• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and ancillary staff to meet patient needs.
• Assist with discharge planning and patient/family education throughout hospitalization.
• Mentor and precept new staff and students, fostering a professional and positive environment.
• Participate in unit decision-making and promote evidence-based practices.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and deliver compassionate, safe care.

Qualifications & Skills

Graduate of a specialty training program in nursing, with the ability to coordinate care, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively in a clinical environment.