Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs in Pennsylvania

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in long-term care facilities, acute care hospitals, and physician group practices, at levels from new graduate through senior charge LPN. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown are the busiest hiring metros, anchored by large systems like UPMC, Jefferson Health, and Penn Medicine. Geriatric care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health are the specialties drawing the most consistent openings statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles246+
Top employerAngels of Care Pediatric Home Health
Top cityPhiladelphia, PA
Cities hiring131
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Geisinger
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - General Surgery
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LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - General Surgery
Geisinger
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Geisinger
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Endoscopy - Part-Time
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LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Endoscopy - Part-Time
Geisinger
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health - PRN
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health - PRN
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Merakey
Licensed Practical Nurse
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Merakey
Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
10,000+

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Merakey
Licensed Practical Nurse
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Merakey
Crafton, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$29 - $35/hr
10,000+

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Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Philadelphia
19 jobs
Pittsburgh
12 jobs
Harrisburg
7 jobs
Wilkes-Barre
6 jobs
Erie
5 jobs
Washington
5 jobs
Mechanicsburg
5 jobs
York
4 jobs
Scranton
4 jobs

Licensed Practical Nurse Job Market in Pennsylvania

A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
    Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health17
  • BAYADA Home Health Care
    BAYADA Home Health Care16
  • Interim HealthCare
    Interim HealthCare10
  • Maxim Healthcare
    Maxim Healthcare7
  • Artis Senior Living
    Artis Senior Living6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Science & Research

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in licensed practical nurse jobs across Pennsylvania.

  • Active Licensed Practical Nurse license issued or recognized by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
  • Graduate of a Pennsylvania Board of Nursing-approved practical nursing program
  • Current Basic Life Support certification from an approved provider
  • Minimum one year of clinical experience in long-term care or acute care settings
  • Demonstrated proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or PointClickCare
  • Ability to pass a Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check prior to employment

Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a licensed practical nurse in Pennsylvania?

You become a licensed practical nurse in Pennsylvania by completing an approved practical nursing program, then passing the NCLEX-PN exam and applying for licensure through the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Most approved programs are offered through community colleges and vocational technical schools and run roughly one year. Once the State Board issues your license, you are eligible to practice in Pennsylvania and in any other state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact.

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Pennsylvania?

Licensed practical nurses in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $63,940 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $51,500 for the lowest 10% to over $77,750 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire licensed practical nurses in Pennsylvania?

Employers hiring licensed practical nurses in Pennsylvania right now include Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health, BAYADA Home Health Care, and Interim HealthCare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's dense network of long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and large academic health systems means hiring tends to be ongoing rather than seasonal.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most licensed practical nurse jobs?

Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg have the most licensed practical nurse openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia dominates volume because of its concentration of academic medical centers and skilled nursing facilities, while Pittsburgh's market is driven by UPMC's extensive regional footprint, and Allentown reflects the growing Lehigh Valley health corridor anchored by Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Are there remote licensed practical nurse jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes, but they're rare. Licensed practical nursing is a hands-on clinical role, so the vast majority of positions require on-site work with patients. About 0% of licensed practical nurse openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and most of those involve telephone triage, utilization review, or care coordination functions rather than direct bedside care.

How can I get hired as a licensed practical nurse in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to long-term care and skilled nursing facilities, which hire new graduates more readily than hospital systems. UPMC and Genesis Healthcare both operate structured new-graduate onboarding tracks at Pennsylvania facilities. Candidates who have worked as a certified nursing assistant or patient care technician gain a meaningful advantage because that experience demonstrates clinical familiarity. Holding an active Pennsylvania LPN license and a current BLS certification is the baseline every hiring manager expects before reviewing a new-grad application.

Where can I find and apply to licensed practical nurse jobs in Pennsylvania?

You can find and apply to licensed practical nurse jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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