Registered Nurse – Advanced Acute Care Unit

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

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking an Inpatient Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care in a diverse clinical environment. You will perform assessments, develop individualized care plans, and deliver treatments and medications following policies.

You will coordinate nursing interventions, collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, participate in quality and safety initiatives, and contribute to discharge planning while maintaining

Qualifications

• Graduate from a specialty nursing program with licensure.
• Ability to perform comprehensive assessments and coordinate care.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and develop individualized care plans addressing physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Deliver direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures, following policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions, adjusting care plans as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to resolve patient needs and facilitate discharge planning.
• Participate in unit-based decision-making, quality improvement, safety initiatives, and evidence-based practice.
• Ensure compassionate interactions to promote patient safety, satisfaction, and positive outcomes.

Skills

Comprehensive assessments

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Patient safety

Quality improvement

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Role: Inpatient Registered Nurse responsible for providing comprehensive patient care in a diverse clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform assessments and develop individualized care plans addressing physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Deliver direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures, following policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions, adjusting care plans as needed.
• Collaborate proactively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to resolve patient needs and facilitate discharge planning.
• Participate in unit-based decision-making, quality improvement, safety initiatives, and evidence-based practice.
• Ensure compassionate interactions to promote patient safety, satisfaction, and positive outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Ability to perform comprehensive assessments and coordinate care effectively.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and professional development.

Additional Details:

Work involves clinical environment duties, including participating in patient safety and quality initiatives. The role supports a diverse patient population with opportunities to develop skills in medical, surgical, and telemetry care. The position involves scheduled hours with some holiday and weekend work. The organization emphasizes collaboration, safety, excellence, and diversity in its culture.