LPN – Practical Nurse – Acute Orthopedic Trauma Unit

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC seeks an Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care in a clinical setting. You will contribute data for assessments, address patient and family needs, provide treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, and evaluate intervention effectiveness.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, participate in decision-making, mentor new staff and students, and may work varied shifts, including every other weekend and holiday

Qualifications

• Graduation from a nursing specialty training program.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in accordance with scope of practice and unit standards.
• Educate patients and families, support discharge planning, and promote safety and satisfaction.
• Coordinate care with physicians and team members, ensuring evidence-based practices are followed.
• Assist in performance appraisals and precept new staff.
• Maintain a compassionate approach during patient interactions and ensure safety protocols are adhered to.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Clinical skills

Education

Nursing specialty training program

Job description

Role Overview

This position is for an Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) responsible for delivering direct patient care in a clinical setting. The role involves contributing data for assessments, addressing patient and family needs, providing treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, and evaluating intervention effectiveness. The nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, participates in decision-making, and mentors new staff and students.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in accordance with scope of practice and unit standards.
• Educate patients and families, support discharge planning, and promote safety and satisfaction.
• Coordinate care with physicians and team members, ensuring evidence-based practices are followed.
• Assist in performance appraisals and precept new staff.
• Maintain a compassionate approach during patient interactions and ensure safety protocols are adhered to.

Qualifications & Skills

Requires graduation from a nursing specialty training program; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical skills are essential. Experience in inpatient care and knowledge of diagnostic and treatment procedures are preferred.

Additional Info

The role offers professional growth opportunities, mentorship, and a supportive environment emphasizing safety, innovation, and community involvement. The position may involve working in a clinical environment with varied shift hours, including every other weekend and holiday requirements.