Registered Nurse – Acute Care Medical and Oncology Unit

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Education reimbursement

Collaborative culture

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Scranton, PA is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver direct inpatient nursing care, performing assessments, treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures in compliance with state and organizational standards.

You will develop and evaluate individualized care plans with interdisciplinary teams, educate patients and families, coordinate discharge planning, and participate in safety and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a clinical environment with flexibility for evening, night, and holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assess and address patients’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families, coordinate discharge planning, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Delegate and supervise tasks, promote teamwork, and adapt assignments based on patient acuity and staff expertise.
• Participate in unit-based decision-making, evidence-based practice initiatives, and safety programs.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and contribute to quality improvement activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Education

Nursing diploma or equivalent

Job description

Role Overview

Provides direct inpatient nursing care, including assessments, treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures, adhering to state and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and address patients’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families, coordinate discharge planning, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Delegate and supervise tasks, promote teamwork, and adapt assignments based on patient acuity and staff expertise.
• Participate in unit-based decision-making, evidence-based practice initiatives, and safety programs.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and contribute to quality improvement activities.

Qualifications & Skills

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program; current licensure as a Registered Nurse; strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to work in a clinical environment with flexibility for evening, night, and holiday shifts.

Additional Details

Supports professional growth, mentorship, and community involvement; committed to safety, excellence, and patient-centered care; offers comprehensive benefits, ongoing education reimbursement, and a collaborative work culture.