Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Medical

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Safety and inclusivity culture

Job summary

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc. is seeking an Inpatient Registered Nurse to assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing care for a diverse patient population in a fast-paced, advanced acute care unit.

The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, coordinating individualized care plans, administering treatments and medications, and evaluating outcomes. Collaboration with physicians and interprofessional teams is essential to ensure high-quality patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and participate in unit-based decision-making and quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Deliver treatments and medications and evaluate intervention effectiveness.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams; troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Participate in evidence-based practice decisions and quality/safety initiatives.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Specialty Training Program in Nursing

Job description

Role:

Inpatient RN responsible for assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating nursing care for a diverse patient population in a fast-paced, advanced acute care unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient assessments, address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs, develop and coordinate individualized care plans, administer treatments and medications, and evaluate intervention effectiveness.
• Collaborate proactively with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, troubleshoot equipment issues, participate in evidence-based practice decision-making, and contribute to quality and safety initiatives to ensure optimal patient and family experiences.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing, with the ability to provide compassionate, adaptive care within established standards.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and participate in unit-based decision-making and quality improvement activities.

Additional Details:

The position involves working in a 24-bed advanced care unit with complex cases, including telemetry and frequent observation for diagnoses such as pneumonia, COPD, cardiac, renal, GI conditions, and postoperative care. The role offers opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and involvement in safety and quality programs.

• Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and supportive work environment emphasizing safety and inclusivity.