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LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department

Live Well Homecare · Altoona, PA · 6 days ago
HealthcareFull-time

About the role

Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) responsible for delivering direct patient care, assessing patient needs, and contributing to care planning within a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies
  • Evaluate care effectiveness
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
  • Reinforce patient and family education
  • Participate in discharge planning
  • Mentor new staff and students
  • Support evidence-based practice decisions
  • Contribute data to assessments
  • Promote patient safety
  • Coordinate care
  • Ensure compliance with policies and procedures

Qualifications

  • Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing
  • Demonstrate compassionate, patient-centered care
  • Meet unit-specific competencies
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong teamwork skills
  • Strong assessment skills

Work environment

Typically perform duties in a clinical setting with shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

  • Full benefits available from day one
  • Health coverage
  • Retirement plans
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness programs
  • Supportive employee resources

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