LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Cardiac Care Unit

Live Well Homecare; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Scranton is seeking an Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care, participating in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.

The role emphasizes cardiac care, teamwork, education for patients and families, and collaboration with interdisciplinary colleagues, with a focus on safety, quality and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
• Experience in cardiac, thoracic, or vascular surgical units preferred.
• Strong interest in cardiac care and patient outcomes.
• Compassionate, team-oriented, with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures.
• Evaluate patient responses and adjust plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families on care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in unit-based decisions.
• Mentor new staff and students.

Skills

LPN qualification

Cardiac care interest

Communication skills

Team oriented

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification

Job description

Role Overview:

An Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care, contributing to assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures; evaluate patient responses; address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs; educate patients and families; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams; participate in unit-based decision-making; mentor new staff and students.

Qualifications & Skills:

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program; experience in cardiac, thoracic, or vascular surgical units is preferred; strong interest in cardiac care and patient outcomes; compassionate, team-oriented, with excellent communication skills.

Work Environment & Opportunities:

Clinical setting with a focus on safety, quality, and professional growth. Support includes mentorship, leadership, and community involvement.

Benefits & Support:

Full benefits from day one, flexible plans, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources. Join a team committed to excellence, safety, and continuous learning in patient-centered care.