Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Harrisburg, PA is seeking an inpatient nurse for a fast-paced unit. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to ensure safety and optimal health outcomes.

The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, individualized care planning, direct patient care, and collaboration with physicians and a multidisciplinary team. A supportive environment with growth opportunities and a strong focus on quality and patient satisfaction is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; specialty training preferred.
• Ability to perform assessments, care coordination, and direct patient care.
• Strong teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Commitment to safety, patient satisfaction, and organizational values.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments and addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Develops and coordinates individualized care plans, including patient education and discharge planning.
• Delivers direct care through treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures.
• Evaluates intervention effectiveness and revises care plans accordingly.
• Collaborates proactively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues and participates in evidence-based practice decision-making.
• Engages in quality, safety, and departmental improvement initiatives.

Skills

Assessment

Care planning

Direct patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Specialty training preferred

Job description

Role Overview: Provides comprehensive inpatient nursing care on a fast-paced unit, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care to ensure safety, satisfaction, and optimal health outcomes.

Role Overview: Provides comprehensive inpatient nursing care on a fast-paced unit, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care to ensure safety, satisfaction, and optimal health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts assessments and addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Develops and coordinates individualized care plans, including patient education and discharge planning.
• Delivers direct care through treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures.
• Evaluates intervention effectiveness and revises care plans accordingly.
• Collaborates proactively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues and participates in evidence-based practice decision-making.
• Engages in quality, safety, and departmental improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED required; specialty training preferred.
• Ability to perform assessments, care coordination, and direct patient care.
• Strong teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Commitment to safety, patient satisfaction, and organizational values.

Additional Information:

Provides care on a 24-bed unit handling complex cases such as pneumonia, COPD, cardiac, renal, GI disorders, sepsis, and postoperative patients. Ideal for those interested in emergency or critical care. Offers a supportive environment with mentorship, professional growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Supports a diverse workforce committed to high-quality, compassionate care.