Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN WKDS​/S​/M or F​/S​/S

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) WKD3 7a-7p S/S/M or F/S/S
Salary : $64,257.00 Annually
Location : Gracedale Nursing Home, 2 Gracedale Avenue, Nazareth, PA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: E
Department: Human Services
Division: Gracedale Nursing Home
Opening Date: 04/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Application Requirements
Gracedale Nursing Home, located in a beautiful rural setting outside Nazareth, Pennsylvania, has been providing the highest quality long-term care, along with rehabilitative and restorative services, to residents of the Lehigh Valley and beyond since the 1960's.

OUR MISSION:

To care for the people with healthcare needs in the most cost-effective manner while preserving their dignity and pursuit of the highest quality of life.

OUR VISION:

To improve care outcomes so that Gracedale is a preferred facility for area referral sources and a facility of choice for prospective residents and employees.
FREE DAYCARE TO ALL GRACEDALE EMPLOYEES

Gracedale Nursing Home - County of Northampton Offers:
3-day Weekend Shifts with overtime paid after 40 hours, 7a-7p and 7p-7a S/S/M or F/S/S
$30.89 plus $3.00 during the 12 hour/3 day Shifts.
Excellent benefits, unlimited overtime, educational assistance, generous time off.
THESE POSITIONS WORK 12 HOUR SHIFTS (7A-7P OR 7P-7A) EVERY SAT/SUN/MON OR FRI/SAT/SUN - FULL TIME BENEFITS PROVIDED

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs a variety of nursing and medical support functions at Gracedale Nursing Home, such as dispensing medications and providing treatment.
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. These applicants will be disqualified from consideration. The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected.

Education and work experience fields must be completed, regardless of the presence of an attached resume.

Please answer any supplemental questions truthfully and completely. Use the employment history section of your application to substantiate your answers to supplemental questions.

Equal Employment Opportunities - It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law.

For questions regarding this posting, please contact Rosemarie Scianna, Recruitment & Onboarding Administrator, rscianna or .

Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSEThis is licensed practical nursing work performing a variety of nursing and medical support functions in a County medical facility. A position in this class dispenses medications, provides treatments and has the required knowledge for documentation on a medical record. This position also includes charge nurse of a unit when assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVEDThis position reports directly to a higher-level nursing position.

SUPERVISION EXERCISEDThis position supervises the work of Certified Nurse Aides.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITIONProvides the needs of the resident upon recommendation and orders of the attending physician and reports to Registered Nurse (RN), Nursing Supervisor, or physician, the resident's condition and reaction to medication, treatments or significant incidents.

LPN is also responsible for including but not limited to: timely documentation, assistance with admissions, discharges, transfers, returns, medication, reporting of untoward events, updating care plans, notifications to RN's, supervisors, physicians, families, etc. LPN will follow established procedures; utilize resources when needed, e.g. staff development, policies, adjust work assignments in response to unanticipated absences, changes in resident load or nursing needs, or similar situations.

Works with unit personnel to ensure effectiveness of treatments and general care provided, correct inappropriate or ineffective care, and determine overall patient status; carries out specific nursing functions restricted to performance by LPN. Administers and accurately records prescribed medications and treatments, observing resident's reactions to medications and treatments; reports to Registered Nurse (RN), Nursing Supervisor any visible symptoms or adverse reactions.

Performs nursing duties and responsibilities relevant to routine bedside nursing, including but not limited to: care required to meet the physical, psychological, nutritional, religious, emotional and social needs of the residents. These duties/responsibilities include but are not limited to…