Registered Nurse – Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular Stroke Unit

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in an inpatient cardiac setting, including assessments, treatment, medications, and diagnostic procedures. You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to develop and implement individualized care plans, deliver education, and coordinate discharge planning.

Requirements include current RN licensure, ACLS certification, and experience in cardiac care and stroke education, with a

Qualifications

• Graduate of a specialty nursing program; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current RN licensure; ACLS certification required.
• Experience with cardiac care and stroke education preferred.
• Strong collaborative, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a clinical environment with a focus on patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Formulate and coordinate care plans, including patient education and discharge planning.
• Provide treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policies.
• Evaluate intervention effectiveness and adjust care accordingly.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to resolve patient needs proactively.
• Participate in evidence-based practice and unit-based decision-making.
• Engage in quality, safety, and organizational improvement activities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Troubleshooting

Patient-centered care

Education

Specialty nursing program

Bachelor’s degree preferred

RN licensure

Tools

ACLS certification

Job description

Role Overview: Provides direct patient care in an inpatient setting, focusing on assessments, treatment, medication administration, and diagnostic procedures. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring patient safety, education, and discharge planning. Monitors patient responses, revises care plans as needed, and actively participates in quality and safety initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete assessments and address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Formulate and coordinate care plans, including patient education and discharge planning.
• Provide treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policies.
• Evaluate intervention effectiveness and adjust care accordingly.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to resolve patient needs proactively.
• Participate in evidence-based practice and unit-based decision-making.
• Engage in quality, safety, and organizational improvement activities.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduate of a specialty nursing program; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current RN licensure; ACLS certification required.
• Experience with cardiac care and stroke education preferred.
• Strong collaborative, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a clinical environment with a focus on patient-centered care.

Additional Details: The role involves working in a designated unit with specific protocols, including cardiac drips and stroke care. The position promotes professional growth, mentorship, and community involvement, with comprehensive benefits and support systems to ensure a safe and collaborative work environment.