Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown Unit

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking an inpatient registered nurse to provide comprehensive patient care in a clinical setting. You will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, educate patients and families, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes.

The role requires evening or night shifts with weekends and holidays rotation, emphasizing patient safety, compassionate care, and continuous improvement in practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a specialty nursing program is required.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills are essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and prioritize patient care.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments based on scope of practice and unit standards.
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Formulate and coordinate individualized care plans, including patient education and discharge planning.
• Administer treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies per policies.
• Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with physicians and team members to resolve patient needs proactively.
• Problem-solve equipment issues and participate in evidence-based practice decisions.
• Contribute to quality improvement, safety initiatives, and unit-based decision-making.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Specialty Nursing Program

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Role Overview:

Provides direct inpatient nursing care, assessing patient needs, developing, implementing, and evaluating care plans, and coordinating multidisciplinary efforts to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete assessments based on scope of practice and unit standards.
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Formulate and coordinate individualized care plans, including patient education and discharge planning.
• Administer treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies following policies.
• Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with physicians and team members to resolve patient needs proactively.
• Problem-solve equipment issues and participate in evidence-based practice decisions.
• Contribute to quality improvement, safety initiatives, and unit-based decision-making.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required); Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and prioritize patient care.

Additional Details:

Typically performs in a clinical setting, ensuring compliance with policies. Responsible for delivering compassionate, patient-centered care, promoting safety, and enhancing patient satisfaction. Requires working evening or night shifts, with holiday and weekend rotations. The role emphasizes safety, excellence, learning, innovation, and kindness as core values.