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LPN – Practical Nurse – Acute Care Orthopedic Trauma Unit

LiveWell Homecare Agency

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

You'll be an inpatient LPN giving direct care on an acute care orthopedic trauma unit.

Posted Oct 3

Pay
Not posted
Unit and setting
Acute Care Orthopedic Trauma Unit
License
LPN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

Also asks
graduate of a nursing specialty training program Graduate from a nursing specialty training program

Preferred

Education
bachelor's degree Bachelor’s degree preferred.

What it pays

Tuition assistance
Offered
Eligibility
full benefits start from day one Full benefits from day one

Benefits

  • Benefitsflexible spending accountsflexible spending accounts
  • Benefitslife insurancelife insurance
  • Benefitsgenerous PTOgenerous PTO
  • Benefitstuition reimbursementtuition reimbursement
  • Benefitswellness programswellness programs
  • Benefitssupport for work-life balancesupport for work-life balance
More benefits (8)
  • Benefitsprofessional growth opportunities under shared governanceprofessional growth opportunities under shared governance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible spending account
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Benefits from day one
  • Health insurance

The role and schedule

Day to day
patient assessments Conduct assessments
Day to day
giving treatments and medications administer treatments and medications
Day to day
patient and family teaching reinforce patient and family education
Day to day
discharge planning contribute to discharge planning
Day to day
mentoring new staff mentor new staff
Details
safety emphasized with security measures Emphasizes safety with security measures

The workplace

LiveWell Homecare Agency
Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Original listing

Posted on LiveWell Homecare Agency’s careers page.

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Role: Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) providing direct patient care in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments, address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs, reinforce patient and family education, administer treatments and medications, evaluate intervention effectiveness, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, participate in evidence-based decision-making, mentor new staff, and contribute to discharge planning.

Qualifications & Skills

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Demonstrates compassionate care, promotes safety, and coordinates patient interactions. Key

Duties

Contribute data for patient assessment and care planning, promote patient safety and satisfaction, and support team coordination. Upholds policies and standards to ensure quality care. Benefits & Environment: Full benefits from day one, including health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, 401(k), generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and support for work-life balance. Emphasizes safety with security measures and offers professional growth opportunities under shared governance. Join a recognized organization committed to excellence, safety, innovation, and diversity, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

What's around it?

In Wilkes Barre, PA

Wilkes Barre, PAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 2% below the US average

Median rent
$946/mo
Household income
$48,515/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Wilkes Barre, PA

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