LPN - Practical Nurse - Acute Orthopedic Trauma Unit

Vetted Solutions; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking an Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in a hospital setting. The role involves contributing data to assessments, care planning, and discharge planning, administering treatments and medications, and supporting safety and patient education throughout hospitalization.

Qualifications include a Specialty Training Program in Nursing, with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred; strong

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required).
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute data to assessments, care planning, and evaluation based on scope of practice and standards.
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Reinforce patient and family education, discharge planning, and support throughout hospitalization.
• Administer treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies following policies and procedures.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to proactively resolve patient needs.
• Participate in unit-based decision-making and provide mentorship to new staff and students.

Skills

LPN

Direct patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Specialty Training Program in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role: Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) responsible for providing direct patient care, assessing patient needs, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute data to assessments, care planning, and evaluation based on scope of practice and standards.
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Reinforce patient and family education, discharge planning, and support throughout hospitalization.
• Administer treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies following policies and procedures.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to proactively resolve patient needs.
• Participate in unit-based decision-making and provide mentorship to new staff and students.

Qualifications & Skills

Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required), Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred). Ability to work in a clinical environment, demonstrate compassionate care, and coordinate patient interactions. Strong communication, teamwork, and decision‑making skills.

Key Duties

Provide comprehensive patient care, support patient safety, promote satisfaction, and contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment. Engage in professional growth and uphold safety standards.