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LPN – Practical Nurse – Medical Surgical Unit

LiveWell Homecare Agency

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Posted Sep 13

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Term
Permanent

Pay and benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Benefits from day one

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What's around it?

In Wilkes-Barre, PA· © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

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

From Census ACS 2024.

About this role

Role

Overview

Provides direct patient care as an Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), contributing to assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. Addresses patients’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs, while reinforcing education and discharge planning. Collaborates with healthcare team members to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Responsibilities include

  • Delivering treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policies
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of nursing interventions based on patient response
  • Participating in unit-based decision-making and evidence-based practice
  • Mentoring new staff and students, and providing input on performance appraisals
  • Promoting patient safety, satisfaction, and adaptive responses
  • Precepting and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to meet patient needs

Qualifications & Skills

  • Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing
  • Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills

Additional Details: Work hours include 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every other weekend and holiday requirements. The role is based in a high-reliability, Magnet-recognized hospital committed to excellence, safety, and community care. Benefits start on day one and include full medical coverage, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and support for work-life balance.

Sourced from LiveWell Homecare Agency’s careers page.

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About the employer

LiveWell Homecare Agency
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On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

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