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LiveWell Homecare Agency

Licensed Practical Nurse – Advanced Acute Care Stroke Unit

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Full Time Posted Today
Specialty Acute Care - Stroke
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Qualifications

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Education

  • Graduate from a recognized nursing training program

Licenses

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
The opportunity

Job Description

Join our Advanced Acute Care Stroke Unit as a Licensed Practical Nurse, providing direct patient care in an inpatient setting. You will contribute to patient assessments, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to address the physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout their hospitalization.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to assessments and care planning based on patient needs
  • Provide treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures safely and effectively
  • Address comprehensive patient needs and reinforce patient and family education
  • Collaborate with healthcare team members to optimize patient outcomes
  • Participate in discharge planning and promote patient safety and satisfaction
  • Participate in unit-based decision-making and performance evaluations
  • Act as a mentor and preceptor for new staff and students
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and maintain evidence-based care

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate from a recognized nursing training program
  • Ability to coordinate care and evaluate intervention effectiveness
  • Effective communication skills with team members
  • Commitment to patient safety
  • Professionalism and compassion in all interactions

Clinical Setting

Work is performed in a clinical inpatient environment with responsibilities aligned to organizational standards. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, teamwork, and continuous learning to improve health outcomes.

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