LPN - Practical Nurse - Acute Care Trauma Unit

Live Well Homecare; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking an Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care and contribute to care plans within clinical standards.

You'll deliver treatments, medications, and diagnostics, collaborate with the care team, reinforce education, and participate in discharge planning. Weekend/holiday requirements apply, with opportunities for growth in a supportive, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to coordinate care and prioritize patient needs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care as an inpatient LPN within clinical standards.
• Assess patient needs and contribute to care plans.
• Provide treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies per policy.
• Reinforce patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to resolve patient needs.
• Precept and mentor new staff, supporting a professional environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Clinical assessment

Coordinate care

Education

Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing

Job description

Role

Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) responsible for delivering direct patient care, assessing patient needs, and contributing to care plans within clinical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions based on patient responses.
• Address the physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Reinforce patient and family education, discharge planning, and coordination of care throughout hospitalization.
• Collaborate with physicians, ancillary staff, and interdisciplinary team members to resolve patient needs proactively.
• Participate in evidence-based practice decision-making and unit-based initiatives.
• Precept and mentor new staff and students, fostering a professional and positive environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to coordinate care and prioritize patient needs effectively.

Additional Details

Work in a clinical setting with scheduled hours and weekend/holiday requirements. The role emphasizes compassionate, safe, and patient-centered care, with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration in a supportive environment.