LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse – Acute Cardiac Telemetry Unit

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

Competitive pay

Shift differentials

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Family support services

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks an Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver direct patient care in a clinical setting and contribute to care plans. Responsibilities include administering treatments, coordinating with physicians and the care team, educating patients and families, and supporting discharge planning.

The role requires compassion, strong assessment skills, and adherence to unit competencies.

Qualifications

• Must coordinate patient care across disciplines.
• Demonstrate compassion and effective communication.
• Meet unit-specific competencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policies.
• Assess physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Reinforce patient and family education, discharge planning, and support throughout hospitalization.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to address patient needs.
• Evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Participate in unit-based decision-making and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Precept and mentor new staff and students, supporting professional development.

Skills

Coordinate patient care

Compassionate interactions

Clinical assessment

Education

Graduate from specialty nursing training program

Job description

Role: Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) responsible for delivering direct patient care, assessing patient needs, and contributing to care plans within a clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policies.
• Assess physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Reinforce patient and family education, discharge planning, and support throughout hospitalization.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to address patient needs.
• Evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Participate in unit-based decision-making and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Precept and mentor new staff and students, supporting professional development.

Qualifications & Skills: Graduate from a specialty nursing training program, with the ability to coordinate patient care, demonstrate compassionate interactions, and meet unit-specific competencies.

Work Environment & Schedule: Typically performed in a clinical setting, with hours from 7p-7:30a, including every other weekend and holiday shifts.

Benefits & Perks: Full benefits from day one, competitive pay, shift differentials, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and family support services.