Healthcare · Philadelphia, PA

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Licensed practical nurses provide hands-on bedside care under the direction of RNs and physicians, monitoring vital signs, giving medications, and supporting daily patient needs.

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$24–$40/hr
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Subspecialty Practice Nurse III

Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA · Temporary
$2,176 per month

Subspecialty Practice Nurse III Job Summary: Practices at the level of a competent to proficient practitioner of nursing, demonstrating... ...Required Certifications & Licensure: • Registered Nursing License or active Te…

Posted 6d ago
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Overbrook School for the Blind · Philadelphia, PA · Full-time

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) of Overbrook School for the Blind exudes a passion for the school, its students, and its employees. This position will report directly to the Health Services Coordinator. The Mission of…

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Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care Job

Healthforce · Bala Cynwyd, PA · Temporary
$1,270 - $1,317 per week

Overview Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long Term Care, Bala Cynwyd, PA, starting 08/26/2026 for 12 weeks. Weekly pay range: $1,270–$1,317 per week with guaranteed 40 hours. Shift is 5x8 days (8:00 AM–4:30 PM) in a hom…

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Fox Subacute - Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA · Full-time
$28 - $35 per hour

Subacute Fox Subacute South Philadelphia is a 53-bed skilled nursing and subacute facility specializing in the care of clinically complex... ...Qualifications & Requirements * Active Pennsylvania LPN license (required) *…

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LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor

Immaculate Mary Center · Philadelphia, PA

Job Description Job Description LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor Immaculate Mary Center, is an exceptional team-oriented facility Looking to hire for the LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor position. where we…

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Licensed Practical Nurse - Community Living Center

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration · Philadelphia, PA

and spoken English Education - Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or... ...training in the military service which is accepted by the licensing body in the…

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Licensed Practical Nurse (Per-Diem)

Always Best Care Senior Services - Philly, Lower Bucks & Del... · Philadelphia, PA · Part-time

comfort of their own home. Our dedicated professional staff of nurses, therapists, social workers, and home health aides work in... ...independence is our top priority. POSITION SUMMARY: Our Licensed Practical Nurses (LP…

Posted 7mo ago
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What licensed practical nurses earn in Philadelphia

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $24–$29 $50k–$60k
Mid level $28–$34 $58k–$71k
Senior $32–$40 $67k–$84k

Adjusted for the Philadelphia market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Vital signs monitoringMedication administrationWound carePatient hygiene supportEHR chartingInfection controlCommunication with care teamPatience and empathy
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

What tasks fall within your scope of practice, and how do you handle requests outside it?

State your scope plainly for your state, then describe escalating to the RN. Knowing your limits is the point of the question.

Describe your experience with wound care and dressing changes.

Be specific about wound types, sterile technique, and documentation. If your experience is limited, say what you have done and what you want to learn.

How do you report a change in a patient's condition?

Mention a structured format like SBAR and give an example where your report changed the care plan. Timeliness matters as much as accuracy.

Tell me about caring for a resident who resisted care.

Show patience: slowing down, offering choices, and involving family or the care team. Avoid framing the resident as a problem.

How do you manage your time across a full assignment of residents?

Describe rounding patterns, clustering tasks, and protecting medication pass times. A concrete daily rhythm is convincing.

Why long-term care, or why this setting?

Tie your answer to the relationships and continuity the setting offers. Interviewers in LTC especially screen for retention.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For licensed practical nurses specifically — generic advice costs you here

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State your LPN or LVN license, the issuing state, and IV certification if you hold it; many postings filter on these first.

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Name your care settings precisely, such as skilled nursing, rehab, or clinic, with typical resident counts per shift.

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List the EHR or eMAR systems you have charted in, since facilities weigh switching costs.

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Mention specific clinical skills like wound vac management, catheter care, or glucose monitoring rather than general duties.

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If you are working toward an RN bridge program, note it briefly; many employers support the path.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Certified Nursing Assistant
02 Licensed Practical Nurse
03 Charge LPN
04 Registered Nurse
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