Licensed Practical Nurse - Scranton, PA

Only for registered members Scranton, PA , United States

23 hours ago

$52,000 - $90,000 (USD) per year *

* This salary range is an estimation made by beBee

Job Overview · Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in patient care across diverse settings. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, skilled nursing services, support patient ass ...

Job description

Job Overview

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in patient care across diverse settings. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, skilled nursing services, support patient assessments, and assist in managing complex health needs. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will help ensure optimal health outcomes while fostering a positive environment for patients and staff alike. Whether working in long-term care, acute hospital units, or community-based settings, you will be a key contributor to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Duties

Perform comprehensive patient assessments including vital signs, physical examinations, and physiological evaluations to inform care plans.
Administer medications and injections with precision, including IV infusions and catheterizations, adhering strictly to safety protocols and HIPAA regulations.
Support complex medical procedures such as wound suturing, tube feeding, and ventilator management while maintaining aseptic techniques.
Document all patient interactions accurately using EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems like Cerner or Athenahealth, ensuring compliance with medical documentation standards.
Assist with diagnostic evaluations including specimen collection/processing and medical imaging preparations; support triage efforts for urgent and emergency cases.
Manage patient care in specialized areas such as dementia care, Alzheimer's care, hospice, or memory care units, providing compassionate support tailored to individual needs.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, case managers, and therapists to develop discharge plans and coordinate post-acute or home & community care services.

Qualifications

Valid state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current certification to practice.
Proven experience working in diverse healthcare environments such as hospitals (including ICU or Level I Trauma Centers), nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or outpatient clinics.
Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), and pharmacology principles.
Hands-on experience with EMR/EHR systems like Cerner or Athenahealth; familiarity with medical documentation standards such as NCQA or HIPAA compliance.
Competency in performing IV insertions, phlebotomy, venipuncture, catheter care, and basic life support (BLS).
Critical care experience preferred—especially within emergency medicine, ICU settings, or trauma centers—along with skills in airway management and acute pain management.
Ability to work effectively with individuals with disabilities or developmental disabilities; experience in geriatrics or pediatric settings is advantageous.
Excellent patient assessment skills combined with the ability to handle high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently. Join us in delivering exceptional nursing care that transforms lives Your dedication fuels our mission to provide compassionate health services across all stages of life—empowering patients through expert support and heartfelt kindness every step of the way.

Pay: $ $40.42 per hour

Work Location: In person

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