New Grad LPN - Mentor-Led Transition Program

Independence Health System; Greensburg, Mount Pleasant, Latrobe (Westmoreland County, Westmoreland County, Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System is offering a FALL/WINTER 2026 Graduate LPN program across all locations. The role supports transition from student to clinical practitioner with mentoring by an RN and guidance from the Clinical Director.

The program emphasizes delivering high-quality patient care, conducting focused admissions assessments, and supporting care plans with collaboration among patients, families, and health professionals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the Pennsylvania Practical Nurse Law, hospital policies, procedures, protocols and other professional standards of care.
• Assists the RN in collecting patient health care data on admission by completing a focused assessment in an ongoing systematic manner.
• Works directly with the RN to implement an individualized, age-specific plan of care and evaluate its effectiveness.
• Assists the RN in reassessment of the patient's condition and takes appropriate action as indicated or by unit specific policy.
• Involves the patient/family and other health care providers when appropriate.
• Completes patient care related activities within scheduled time periods.

Skills

Practical Nursing

Leadership

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing

Job description

Independence Health System is offering a FALL/WINTER 2026 Graduate LPN program across all locations. The role supports transition from student to clinical practitioner with mentoring by an RN and guidance from the Clinical Director.

The program emphasizes delivering high-quality patient care, conducting focused admissions assessments, and supporting care plans with collaboration among patients, families, and health professionals.