LPN – Practical Nurse – Medical Surgical Unit
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
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Posted Sep 13
Schedule and commitments
- Term
- Permanent
Pay and benefits
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Benefits from day one
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What's around it?
Living costs about 2% below the US average
- Median rent
- $946/mo
- Household income
- $48,515/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
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.
How this role fits you
About the employer
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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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?