Registered Nurse – Advanced Acute Care Orthopedic Telemetry Unit

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking an Inpatient Registered Nurse to deliver comprehensive patient care in a clinical setting.

You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing activities, administer treatments and medications, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safety and quality of care. Evening, night, and weekend shifts are possible to support patient needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized nursing program and demonstrate ability to assess, plan, and evaluate nursing activities.
• Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills are essential.
• Experience in surgical orthopedic and total joint care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and coordinate discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families and participate in unit-based decision-making.
• Administer treatments and medications and evaluate patient responses.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and contribute to quality and safety initiatives.

Skills

Assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Graduate from a recognized nursing program

Job description

Role:

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

Responsibilities:

Conduct assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, administer treatments and medications, and evaluate patient responses. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, troubleshoot equipment issues, and participate in quality and safety initiatives. Ensure compassionate, patient-centered interactions and promote safety and satisfaction.

Qualifications & Skills:

Graduate from a recognized nursing program, with the ability to assess, plan, and evaluate nursing activities. Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills are essential. Experience in surgical orthopedic and total joint care is preferred.

Key Duties:

Provide direct patient care, coordinate discharge planning, educate patients and families, and participate in unit-based decision-making. Uphold all policies, ensure compliance, and contribute to organizational quality metrics.

Work Environment

Work environment typically involves private and semi-private rooms, managing a diverse patient population with acute and chronic conditions. The role includes evening, night, and weekend shifts, with a focus on high-reliability care, teamwork, and community engagement.