Cardiac Stepdown RN — Patient-Centered Care & Safety

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking an inpatient registered nurse to provide comprehensive patient care in a clinical setting. You will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, educate patients and families, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes.

The role requires evening or night shifts with weekends and holidays rotation, emphasizing patient safety, compassionate care, and continuous improvement in practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a specialty nursing program is required.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills are essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and prioritize patient care.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments based on scope of practice and unit standards.
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Formulate and coordinate individualized care plans, including patient education and discharge planning.
• Administer treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies per policies.
• Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with physicians and team members to resolve patient needs proactively.
• Problem-solve equipment issues and participate in evidence-based practice decisions.
• Contribute to quality improvement, safety initiatives, and unit-based decision-making.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Specialty Nursing Program

Bachelor's degree

Job description

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking an inpatient registered nurse to provide comprehensive patient care in a clinical setting. You will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, educate patients and families, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes.

The role requires evening or night shifts with weekends and holidays rotation, emphasizing patient safety, compassionate care, and continuous improvement in practice.