Registered Nurse – Advanced Acute Care Surgical Trauma Unit

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC in Scranton, PA is seeking an inpatient nurse to deliver high-quality care in alignment with State Board standards. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate treatments and medications, coordinating with physicians and staff to ensure safe, effective discharge planning.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement, with mentorship and organizational initiatives supporting professional growth in a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a specialty nursing training program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including treatments and medications.
• Conduct assessments and address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to meet patient needs.
• Delegate tasks based on skill and patient acuity.
• Participate in quality, safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Support organizational values of kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety.

Job description

Role Overview:

This position involves delivering high-quality inpatient nursing care, adhering to standards set by the State Board of Nursing. Responsibilities include patient assessments, planning, implementing treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, and evaluating care effectiveness. The nurse collaborates with physicians, ancillary staff, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, provide education, and discharge planning. Delegating tasks, troubleshooting equipment, and participating in evidence-based practice initiatives are key duties. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and quality improvement.

Qualifications & Skills:

Candidates must have graduated from a specialty nursing training program. Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to safety and patient-centered care are essential. The position supports professional growth through mentorship and organizational initiatives.

Key Duties:

• Provide direct patient care, including treatments and medications.
• Conduct assessments and address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to meet patient needs.
• Delegate tasks based on skill and patient acuity.
• Participate in quality, safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Support organizational values of kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety.