Registered Nurse – Advanced Acute Care (Full-Time)

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking an Inpatient Registered Nurse to deliver comprehensive patient care in a clinical setting. The role emphasizes accurate assessments, patient education, and coordinated discharge planning.

You will collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary team, perform treatments and diagnostics, ensure safety, and participate in evidence-based practice and quality improvement. Rotating shifts include weekends/holidays in a Magnet-recognized environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred).
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Performing assessments according to scope of practice and unit standards.
• Addressing physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Developing, coordinating, and implementing individualized care plans, including patient education and discharge planning.
• Providing direct care such as treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures.
• Evaluating intervention effectiveness and adjusting care plans accordingly.
• Collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to meet patient needs.
• Troubleshooting equipment issues and ensuring safety protocols are followed.
• Participating in evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promoting patient safety, satisfaction, and fostering compassionate interactions.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Graduate of Nursing Specialty Program

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Role: Inpatient Registered Nurse responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing assessments according to scope of practice and unit standards.
• Addressing physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Developing, coordinating, and implementing individualized care plans, including patient education and discharge planning.
• Providing direct care such as treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures.
• Evaluating intervention effectiveness and adjusting care plans accordingly.
• Collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to meet patient needs.
• Troubleshooting equipment issues and ensuring safety protocols are followed.
• Participating in evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promoting patient safety, satisfaction, and fostering compassionate interactions.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduate of Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required); Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Work Environment & Additional Info:

Work involves patient-centered care in a diverse, high-reliability hospital with private rooms, telemetry, and dialysis capabilities. The role requires participation in rotating shifts, including every other weekend and holidays. The facility has received Magnet Recognition® for nursing excellence and emphasizes safety, collaboration, and continuous learning.