LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse – Acute Care Cardiac Telemetry Unit

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking an Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver direct patient care in a clinical setting, assess needs, and support discharge planning.

This role requires graduate from Specialty Training Program in Nursing, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to collaborate with the healthcare team. Evening shifts with every other weekend and holiday requirements are included to support patient care continuity.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare team members.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Contribute data to patient assessments and care planning.
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Provide treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies per policies.
• Evaluate intervention effectiveness and adjust plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians and ancillary staff.
• Mentor and precept new staff and students, fostering a professional environment.
• Coordinate discharge planning and patient education.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Specialty Nursing Program

Education

Specialty Training Program in Nursing

Job description

Role:

Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) responsible for delivering direct patient care, assessing needs, and supporting discharge planning within a clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute data to patient assessments and care planning.
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Provide treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies following policies.
• Evaluate intervention effectiveness and adjust plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians and ancillary staff.
• Participate in evidence-based practice decision-making and unit initiatives.
• Mentor and precept new staff and students, fostering a professional environment.

Work involves coordination of patient care, promoting safety, and ensuring high patient satisfaction through compassionate interactions. The role requires a graduate of a Specialty Training Program in Nursing, with responsibilities including patient education, discharge planning, and team collaboration.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare team members
• Commitment to patient-centered care and safety

Position details include evening shifts, with every other weekend and holiday requirements. The environment emphasizes safety, excellence, learning, and innovation, fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace.