LPN - Nurse Residency Program

bayada

State College, PA 16801 | 40.789969189 | -77.851974739 · State College

Posted Mar 23, 2026

Part-time
Altoona Skilled (ALT) - 1229

Job description

The BAYADA Nurse Residency Program is a transition to practice program for new graduate nurses who would like a meaningful and exciting career in home care. The program focuses on creating a collaborative professional development environment where new graduate nurses can safely develop their critical thinking and nursing skills while working with children and adults in the home. A clinical coach mentor, dedicated seasoned clinicians, and highly trained preceptors will support your growth as you transition into your career in home care nursing.

Our Nurse Residency program helps prepare recent LPN graduates for a career in home health care nursing. This paid, full-time, intensive 6-week training program-followed by a nine month residency period-helps bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world, providing you a smoother transition into a professional nursing role.

You will develop confidence in your clinical skills and judgment, enhance your critical thinking, refine your time management skills, and so much more—all in a safe, nurturing environment. You will be prepared to provide meaningful, one-on-one care for adults in their homes.

You can expect:

Ongoing, one-on-one support from an RN clinical manager, coach, instructor, and preceptor
The opportunity to learn and practice complex skills
On-the-job training, in-classroom learning, and simulation lab training using state-of-the-art manikins to mimic real-life medical situations

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) at BAYADA enjoy:

Competitive wages
Weekly pay
Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
Short commute times – we match you to cases near your home
A positive and stable work environment and the tools you need to do your job. We invest in our nursing team!
Paid training opportunities and scholarship programs
Paid time off
401(k)
24 / 7 on call clinical manager support
Health benefits (full-time and part-time)
Full-time and part-time positions available

Responsibilities for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):

Assessments
Training and education of family members
Medication administration of prescribed treatments and therapies
Communication with other members of the patients' multidisciplinary team
Supply management
Emergency management

Qualifications for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):

Current LPN license in good standing (in applicable state)
Current CPR certification
Strong organizational and communication skills

BAYADA recognizes and rewards our LPNs who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. Join our caring team today!

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.