Licensed Practical Nurse

Join AMI Expeditionary Healthcare as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)! We are actively hiring caring and dependable professionals for short-term contract opportunities supporting long-term care and skilled nursing facilities in State College, PA and neighboring counties. This is an excellent opportunity to provide meaningful, patient-centered care while working alongside a collaborative healthcare team committed to improving the lives of residents in the community.

About AMI

AMI Expeditionary Healthcare is a physician-owned healthcare solutions company providing medical, public health, operational, and logistical support services around the globe. Guided by our core values of adaptability, accountability, integrity, compassion, and collaboration, we deliver flexible, high-quality healthcare solutions to the communities and clients we serve.

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care and nursing support services within long-term care and skilled nursing environments. The ideal candidate is committed to delivering compassionate, resident-focused care while supporting patients with medical, behavioral health, and mental health needs. This role promotes a safe, respectful, and recovery-oriented environment for residents and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within the scope of practice established by Pennsylvania LPN licensure requirements.
• Monitor, assess, and document resident conditions, observations, and responses to treatment.
• Administer medications, treatments, and nursing interventions in accordance with facility policies and applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with nurses, providers, therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
• Protect resident privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and facility policies.
• Build positive, professional relationships with residents, families, visitors, and colleagues.
• Participate in orientation, continuing education, and training programs as required.
• Follow all facility, state, and federal regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive care environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Minimum of one (1) year of LPN experience.
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association compliant).

• Successful completion of all pre-employment screening and clearance requirements, incl background check and fingerprinting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to accurately collect, document, and communicate patient information
• Understanding of behavioral health and age-related care

Inclusion & Cultural Competency

• Utilize appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic, sexual orientations, lifestyles, and physical abilities.
• Deliver targeted, culturally appropriate information to help individuals and groups understand health promotion and disease prevention information, policies, regulations, and local code.

EEO Statement

AMI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to participate in its employment practices. This practice is to ensure AMI maintains a diverse and robust workforce. Based on the above, the company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Employment decisions are based strictly on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. Therefore, this statement applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA & ADAAA Statement

In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA), AMI will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes.

Background Check(s) Required

Yes

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The candidate’s offer is contingent upon completing a criminal background investigation, reference, and credentialing (where applicable) check. These pre-employment checks may include fingerprint checks, local law enforcement agency checks, credit checks (for employment purposes only), and education and professional licensure checks. Additionally, the company may require security clearance and other U.S. Government checks depending on the specific contract the candidate may work. Candidates will be given full details on which background check is required and separate forms to complete to sanction these checks.

E-Verify Statement

AMI uses E-Verify to check employment eligibility to work in the United States. Selected candidates will be requested to complete an I-9 form and provide relevant documentation of their identity and work eligibility.

Required Applicant Documents

• Resume / CV
• Three (3) Professional and/or Academic References
• Copy of Professional License (if applicable)