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LPN – Practical Nurse – Acute Care Cardiology Stroke Unit

LiveWell Homecare Agency

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

You'll give patient care, do assessments and develop individualized plans of care.

Posted Sep 19

Pay
Not posted
Shift and hours
7a to 7:30p Clinical setting with hours from 7a to 7:30p
Unit and setting
Acute Care Cardiology Stroke Unit · Hospital LPN - Practical Nurse - Acute Care Cardiology Stroke Unit
License
LPN license

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed
Also asks
graduate of a specialty training program in nursing Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing
Also asks
strong assessment, communication and teamwork skills possess strong assessment, communication, and teamwork skills

What it pays

Eligibility
full benefits from day one Full benefits from day one

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical insurance
  • BenefitsDental insurance
  • BenefitsVision insurance
  • BenefitsFlexible spending accounts
  • BenefitsLife and disability insurance
  • Benefits401(k) with employer contributions
More benefits (10)
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursement
  • BenefitsWellness programs
  • BenefitsFamily support services
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible spending account
  • Benefits from day one
  • Medical
  • Life insurance

The role and schedule

Day to day
patient education and discharge planning including patient education and discharge planning
Day to day
giving treatments, medications and diagnostic studies Administer treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies
Day to day
troubleshooting equipment issues Troubleshoot equipment issues
Weekends
every other weekend every other weekend and holiday requirements
Holidays
holiday requirements apply

The workplace

LiveWell Homecare Agency
Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Cardiac is a specialty you move into. Start on tele or stepdown; cath lab and CVICU usually come later.

Original listing

Posted on LiveWell Homecare Agency’s careers page.

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Role: Inpatient Registered Nurse responsible for delivering compassionate patient care, performing assessments, and developing individualized plans of care.

Key Responsibilities

Complete assessments and address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families. Coordinate and implement care plans, including patient education and discharge planning, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Administer treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies following policies and procedures. Evaluate intervention effectiveness and adjust care plans accordingly. Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members to resolve patient needs proactively. Troubleshoot equipment issues and participate in evidence-based practice decisions. Engage in quality and safety initiatives to improve departmental and organizational outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing; possess strong assessment, communication, and teamwork skills; committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

Work Environment & Schedule

Clinical setting with hours from 7a to 7:30p, including every other weekend and holiday requirements.

Benefits & Qualifications

Full benefits from day one, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and family support services.

Join a recognized organization dedicated to excellence, safety, learning, and innovation, committed to fostering a diverse, collaborative, and patient-centered culture.

What's around it?

In Wilkes Barre, PA

Wilkes Barre, PAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 2% below the US average

Median rent
$946/mo
Household income
$48,515/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Wilkes Barre, PA

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