LPN – Practical Nurse – Acute Care Trauma Unit

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC seeks an Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver direct patient care and participate in care planning within clinical standards. You will collaborate with physicians and the health care team, coordinate care, reinforce education, and support discharge planning while maintaining compassionate, safe, and patient-centered care.

This role offers scheduled hours with weekend/holiday requirements and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive

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

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical assessment

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.