Registered Nurse - Cardiac Care Unit

Live Well Homecare; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking an Inpatient Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care in a clinical setting, conducting assessments and administering treatments and medications. You will coordinate care plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to policies, with opportunities for growth, mentorship, and professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing.
• Experience in cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical care preferred.
• Commitment to excellence, teamwork, and patient-centered care.
• Flexibility to work evening, overnight, and holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Administer treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures
• Coordinate patient education, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Promote safety, quality, and evidence-based practices
• Participate in unit and organizational initiatives for improvement

Skills

Specialty Nursing Training

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Education

Specialty Nursing Training Program

Job description

Role Summary

The Inpatient Registered Nurse provides direct patient care in a clinical environment, following established standards of care. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, delivering treatments and medications, coordinating care plans, and educating patients and families. The nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, delegates tasks, and promotes teamwork to ensure optimal patient outcomes. They participate in quality improvement initiatives, support safety protocols, and contribute to unit decision-making. The role involves troubleshooting equipment and adhering to policies and procedures.

Role Summary

The Inpatient Registered Nurse provides direct patient care in a clinical environment, following established standards of care. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, delivering treatments and medications, coordinating care plans, and educating patients and families. The nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, delegates tasks, and promotes teamwork to ensure optimal patient outcomes. They participate in quality improvement initiatives, support safety protocols, and contribute to unit decision-making. The role involves troubleshooting equipment and adhering to policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Skills

Requires graduation from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing. Experience in cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical care is preferred, with a strong interest in these areas. The candidate should demonstrate a commitment to excellence, teamwork, and patient-centered care. Flexibility to work evening, overnight, and holiday shifts is necessary.

Key Duties

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Administer treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures
• Coordinate patient education, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Promote safety, quality, and evidence-based practices
• Participate in unit and organizational initiatives for improvement

This role offers growth opportunities, mentorship, and a supportive work environment focused on safety, diversity, and professional development.