About this role
Join Our Team as a Weekend LPN – Total Joint & Spine Unit at ST Health Williamsport!
ST Health Williamsport is seeking a full-time, experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Total Joint & Spine Unit. This weekend role covers 48 weekends per year, working 24 hours each weekend (2:45 AM – 3:15 PM), including every other holiday.
Why Choose ST Health?
At ST Health, we’re committed to supporting nurses—financially, personally, and professionally—from day one. Whether you’re launching your career or ready to take the next step, you’ll find the resources, support, and opportunities to thrive.
Weekend Program Benefits:
- $12,500 sign-on bonus for experienced LPNs with a 2-year commitment
- 25% weekend differential
- Medical Benefits
- Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
TJU is our primary surgical unit. The unit primarily specializes in orthopedic surgeries. We have a robust Total Joint Program with several of our nurses receiving Total Joint Nurse Certifications. In addition the unit accepts all other post operative cases and provides care to those patients until they can be sent to inpatient/outpatient rehab or home with post surgical resources.
If you’re an experienced LPN ready to make an impact in orthopedic care, we want you on our team!
Responsibilities:
- Deliver patient care as a licensed LPN using sound judgment, knowledge, experience, and competency within scope of practice.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care with a focus on individualized, holistic patient needs.
- Collaborate and communicate with RNs and healthcare team members when patient needs exceed LPN scope, condition changes, or new procedures are required.
- Follow ST Health policies, LPN Practice Guidelines, and State Practice Act, including IV therapy and Relationship-Based Care principles.
- Document patient care thoroughly to promote communication and continuity among caregivers.
- Educate and guide patients and families through their care and transitions to other levels of care or home.
- Support professional development by mentoring new staff, seeking feedback, and engaging in continuous learning.
- Participate in unit and system initiatives to improve patient safety, quality, and overall patient experience.
- Foster a compassionate, culturally aware environment while maintaining professional relationships and work-life balance.
Identify and report safety hazards, contribute to process improvements, and perform other duties as assigned.
- Successful completion and graduation from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing.
- 2 years of experience required.
- Successful completion of an IV therapy curriculum required within 4 months of hire/transfer. Must commit to obtain within 4 months of hire/transfer within 30 days of start. If graduated in 2012 to present day, IV therapy curriculum is included in the PA State Board Approved Programs. If graduated prior to 2012, the LPN will need to provide official proof of completion of IV therapy approved program.
- Must take nurse assignment at the top of LPN license in a med/surg/tele or Emergency Department setting. Must select and complete 2 contributions annually that will assist in improving patient care OR must have and maintain a ST Health approved certification and also select and complete 1 contribution.
- The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below.
- They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.
- Ability to identify process improvement opportunities to improve patient care and encompasses collaboration with the health care team and the patients and families to achieve desired patient outcomes.
- Participates in the development, revision and implementation of policies and procedures designed to insure comfort and safety of patients in collaboration with other health care personnel. Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families.
- Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
- Mobility and visual manual dexterity.
- Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.
- Computer skills required to utilize the electronic health record.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
LPN must maintain state licensure where they are practicing or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located. If graduated prior to 2012, the LPN will need to provide official proof of completion of IV therapy approved program within 4 months of hire/transfer. Basic Life Support OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.Must select and complete 2 contributions annually that will assist in improving patient care OR must have and maintain a ST Health approved certification and also select and complete 1 contribution.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Act 34
*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$28.87–$43.30 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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# Sr. Licensed Practical Nurse - Total Joint & Spine Unit - Weekend Program
- Location: Williamsport, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Weekend
- Business unit: ST Health Susquehanna Williamsport
- Pay: $28.87–$43.30 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-01-16T12:15:20.74Z
## Description
**Join Our Team as a Weekend LPN – Total Joint & Spine Unit at ST Health Williamsport!**
ST Health Williamsport is seeking a **full-time, experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)** to join our **Total Joint & Spine Unit**. This weekend role covers **48 weekends per year**, working **24 hours each weekend (2:45 AM – 3:15 PM)**, including **every other holiday**.
…
Shift and schedule
Shift
Weekend
Hours
Full-Time
Workplace
On-site
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role
I started at the bedside. Pepper grew me into leadership — a residency year, tuition support, and a manager who asked "what's next for you?" every single year.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New-grad RN / Residency
Staff RN — specialty certified
Charge / Clinical Resource RN
Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track
Director of Nursing
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I self-schedule?
Most inpatient units use self-scheduling in 4-week blocks, with weekend and holiday rotations shared equitably across the team.
About this roleDo you pay for certifications?
Specialty certification exams, renewals and review courses are covered — and certified nurses earn a differential.
About this roleIs there a nurse residency program?
Yes — a 12-month, accredited residency for new-grad RNs with dedicated preceptors, simulation labs and a cohort that starts together.
About this roleWhat support exists at the bedside?
Clinical resource nurses on every shift, a no-lift equipment program, and unit councils where staff nurses drive practice changes.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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