Registered Nurse – Acute Care Telemetry Unit

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks an Inpatient Registered Nurse to deliver patient care in a high-acuity cardiac unit, following established nursing standards and processes.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation; discharge planning and patient education; collaboration with interdisciplinary teams; delegating tasks; troubleshooting equipment; and contributing to quality and safety initiatives to uphold teamwork and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a nursing program with RN licensure.
• Interest or experience in cardiac care preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and ongoing assessments.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate care; coordinate discharge planning and education.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams; delegate tasks; troubleshoot equipment.
• Contribute to quality and safety initiatives; promote evidence-based practice.

Skills

Nursing

Cardiac care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

RN license

Tools

Cardiac monitoring systems

Job description

Role: Inpatient Registered Nurse responsible for delivering patient care in a high-acuity cardiac unit, following established standards and nursing processes.

Responsibilities include: Providing direct patient care, assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation; coordinating discharge planning and patient education; collaborating with interdisciplinary teams; delegating tasks; troubleshooting equipment issues; participating in quality and safety initiatives; and promoting teamwork and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications and Skills: Graduate from a specialty nursing program; interest or experience in cardiac care preferred; ability to work in a dynamic environment; strong communication and teamwork skills; commitment to safety and quality improvement.

Additional details: Work involves clinical environment duties, with shifts from 7pm to 7:30am, every other weekend and holiday. The unit features centralized cardiac monitoring, virtual nursing, and continuous video surveillance. The role offers growth opportunities, mentorship, and a supportive work culture focused on excellence, safety, and innovation.