Cardiac Step-Down RN - Per Diem, High-Acuity Care

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking an Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high-quality patient care in a high-acuity cardiac step-down unit. You will provide direct care, administer medications, and participate in assessments and care planning with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, coordinating education and discharge planning, and promoting safety and evidence-based practice while supporting a collaborative, patient-centered

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required).
• Experience in Cardiac Special Care, including titrating medication IVs, BiPap, CPAP, and high-flow oxygen.
• Ability to work in a high-acuity environment with critical care skills.
• Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and clinical assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures, following established policies and procedures.
• Conduct assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout hospitalization.
• Coordinate patient education, discharge planning, and family needs management.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff, delegate tasks appropriately, and adjust assignments based on patient acuity.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, safety programs, and evidence-based practice decision-making.
• Troubleshoot equipment, promote teamwork, and support organizational safety and safety initiatives.

Skills

Cardiac care

Critical care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Specialty Training Program in Nursing

Job description

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking an Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high-quality patient care in a high-acuity cardiac step-down unit. You will provide direct care, administer medications, and participate in assessments and care planning with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, coordinating education and discharge planning, and promoting safety and evidence-based practice while supporting a collaborative, patient-centered