LPN - Practical Nurse - Medical Surgical Unit

Azza HealthCare Agency; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive health coverage

flexible savings plans

life insurance

retirement contributions

tuition reimbursement

wellness programs

family support

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking an Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver direct patient care in a clinical setting and support the healthcare team. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, administering treatments and medications, coordinating care across disciplines, and assisting with discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing.
• Demonstrate compassionate care, coordinate patient interactions, and meet the qualifications to care for patients in the assigned unit.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to patient assessments.
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs, and reinforce patient and family education.
• Provide treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, evaluate intervention effectiveness, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in evidence-based practice decision-making, mentor new staff, and assist in discharge planning to promote safety and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Safety focus

Education

Specialty nursing program

Job description

Role Overview

This position is for an Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) responsible for delivering direct patient care and supporting the healthcare team in a clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to patient assessments, address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs, and reinforce patient and family education. Provide treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, evaluate intervention effectiveness, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members. Participate in evidence-based practice decision-making, mentor new staff, and assist in discharge planning to promote safety and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications & Skills

Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing. Demonstrate compassionate care, coordinate patient interactions, and meet the qualifications to care for patients in the assigned unit. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on safety and quality.

Work Environment & Benefits

Typically performed in a clinical setting, with responsibilities including patient-centered care, team collaboration, and adherence to policies.

• comprehensive health coverage
• flexible savings plans
• life insurance
• retirement contributions
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness programs
• family support

Additional Details

Hours include overnight shifts with every other weekend and holiday requirements. Emphasis on high reliability, community-focused care, and continuous learning.