--- type: 'JobPosting' title: 'Licensed Practical Nurse, Casual-Acute Care' url: 'https://pepper2.socialhost.dev/job/23361893/licensed-practical-nurse-casual-acute-care/' job_id: '23361893' organization: 'SFX Demo' location: 'Monroeville, PA' employment_type: 'Casual' date_posted: '2026-03-25T23:00:18.27Z' date_modified: '2026-05-18T09:14:18.08Z' --- # Licensed Practical Nurse, Casual-Acute Care - Location: Monroeville, PA (On-site) - Employment type: Casual - Category: Nursing - Shift: Variable - Business unit: ST Health East - Pay: $23.52–$36.58 / hr - Organization: SFX Demo - Posted: 2026-03-25T23:00:18.27Z ## Description **Join our team at ST Health East!** Are you ready to make a difference in a fast-paced and supportive environment? ST Health East is looking for a casual licensed practical nurse to join the **4W Acute Care Unit!** **Why Choose 4 West?** **Dynamic and Diverse Environment:**Our 20-bed acute care unit caters to a wide range of patients with various acute medical diagnoses and needs. This fast-paced setting offers a unique and enriching experience for nurses. **Continuous Learning and Development:**If you're an experienced nurse eager to grow, 4 West is the place for you! You'll enhance your skills in medication administration, cultures, tube management, and patient monitoring. This unit provides opportunities to practice almost every type of nursing skill**.** **State-of-the-Art Facility:**ST Health East, a newer facility, is equipped with cutting-edge technology. This enables our nurses to deliver top-tier care efficiently and effectively, making your job easier and more rewarding. **Community and Team Focused:**Serving the Monroeville area, ST Health East is a community-based hospital where our staff are also neighbors. We prioritize providing exceptional care to everyone who walks through our doors. Our team-oriented approach ensures we deliver the high-quality care our community deserves. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } #### **Purpose** The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions as a member of the health‑care team by exercising sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience, and demonstrated competency. The LPN provides patient care and IV therapy in accordance with ST Health LPN Practice Guidelines, organizational policies, and State Board regulations. The LPN participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care using focused assessments under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other licensed ST Health provider. In this role, the LPN is expected to work at the top of their license in a medical-surgical, telemetry, or Emergency Department setting. #### **Responsibilities** - Function as an integral member of the health‑care team, applying sound nursing judgment and clinical knowledge within the LPN scope of practice. - Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care using focused assessments across clinical settings. ##### **Communication & Escalation** An LPN shall consult with a licensed professional nurse or the patient’s care team when: - The patient’s needs exceed the LPN scope of practice. - The patient’s care requirements surpass the LPN’s knowledge, skill, or ability. - The patient’s condition deteriorates, significantly changes, does not respond to therapy, becomes unstable, or requires immediate assistance. ##### **Practice Standards** - Seek instruction and supervision when performing new or unfamiliar nursing practices or procedures. - Follow established ST Health policies, ST Health LPN Practice Guidelines, and all applicable State Practice Acts. - Perform duties within the LPN Practice Guidelines, including IV therapy, while supporting Relationship-Based Care to promote a healing environment. - Develop daily patient goals and individualized plans of care, partnering with patients and considering holistic needs. - Communicate patient condition changes to appropriate care providers. - Ensure thorough, accurate, and timely documentation that promotes continuity of care. ##### **Patient Experience & Team Engagement** - Support organizational, business unit, and system-level goals to enhance patient safety, quality, and experience. - Foster caring, compassionate relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. - Actively participate in unit activities and assist care team members as needed. - Provide detailed and appropriate patient and family education to support transitions of care. ##### **Professional Development** - Demonstrate commitment to developing others by supporting the orientation and growth of new LPNs and patient care support staff. - Regularly seek performance feedback and incorporate continuous improvement. - Participate in ongoing learning opportunities and system-wide education programs. - Identify clinical quality and workplace improvement opportunities and engage in process improvement initiatives. ##### **Collaboration & Work Culture** - Partner with the health‑care team, patients, and families to achieve optimal outcomes. - Build and maintain productive working relationships through accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment to patient-centered care. - Demonstrate cultural awareness and support healthy peer relationships. - Maintain work–life balance and model safe work practices, time management, and wellness. - Report any identified workplace safety hazards to peers and management. - *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.* - *Performs other duties as assigned.* a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } - Successful completion and graduation from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing. - **0–2 years of experience.** - Successful completion of an **IV therapy curriculum** within 4 months of hire/transfer. - Must commit to obtaining this within 30 days of start. - Graduates from **2012–present**: IV therapy curriculum is included in PA State Board–approved programs. - Graduates **prior to 2012**: must provide official proof of completion of an approved IV therapy program. - Must take nurse assignment at the top of the LPN license in a **med/surg/tele** or **Emergency Department** setting. - Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age range of patients served on the assigned unit. - Must demonstrate understanding of growth and development across the lifespan and ability to interpret patient data to identify age‑specific care needs. - Ability to identify process improvement opportunities to enhance patient care and collaborate with the health‑care team, patients, and families to achieve desired outcomes. - Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non‑physician providers, ancillary/support staff, departments, and patients/families. - Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with multiple or changing priorities and specialized equipment. - Mobility and visual/manual dexterity. - Physical stamina, including frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning. - Computer proficiency to use the electronic health record. - **ST Health offers flexible scheduling options** including night-shift–focused programs and weekend programs with premium pay. - Employees must have **at least 6 months of nursing experience** to qualify. - Some orientation may be required during regular business hours. - Interested candidates should inform their recruiter during the interview process. #### **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances** - LPN must maintain active state licensure in the state of practice or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement. - Graduates prior to 2012 must provide proof of completion of an approved IV therapy curriculum within 4 months of hire/transfer. - Basic Life Support (BLS) **OR** Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license (state-specific or compact, as applicable). - Act 34 Clearance. - *Current licensure must be held in the state where the facility is located, or through an NLC multistate license if applicable. Employees working on an out‑of‑state NLC license who move to the facility’s state have **60 days** from residency change to obtain appropriate state licensure.* **ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran** ## Apply - [Apply for this role](https://sfxdemo.site.findly.com/job/apply-form) - [This posting on the web](https://pepper2.socialhost.dev/job/23361893/licensed-practical-nurse-casual-acute-care/)