Registered Nurse – Ambulatory Surgery

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Family support services

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a skilled nurse to provide comprehensive clinical care across locations in a hospital-like setting. You will assess, plan, perform, and evaluate nursing activities, including IV therapy and medication administration, while prioritizing patient safety and satisfaction.

Role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, ongoing education, and leadership responsibilities as charge nurse to optimize patient outcomes and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (Required).
• Experience in operating room settings and CNOR certification preferred but not required.
• Strong clinical skills, compassionate patient interaction, and adherence to safety standards.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care and staff interactions to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and staff supervision.
• Support orientation and training of new staff and students.
• Assist with emergency and critical procedures, including IV starts and sedation.
• Report and document patient status, incidents, and adverse events promptly.
• Take on charge nurse duties, assigning staff based on patient acuity.

Skills

Operating room experience

CNOR certification (preferred)

Clinical communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Specialty nursing program

Job description

Role Overview:

Provides comprehensive nursing care in a clinical setting, focusing on patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction. Responsible for assessing, planning, performing, and evaluating nursing activities, including patient preparation, risk assessment, equipment sterilization, IV therapy, medication administration, and post-procedure care. Acts as a resource for patient education, monitors patient conditions, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate patient care and staff interactions to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and staff supervision.
• Support orientation and training of new staff and students.
• Assist with emergency and critical procedures, including IV starts and sedation.
• Report and document patient status, incidents, and adverse events promptly.
• Take on charge nurse duties, assigning staff based on patient acuity.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (Required).
• Experience in operating room settings and CNOR certification preferred but not required.
• Strong clinical skills, compassionate patient interaction, and adherence to safety standards.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams.

Work Environment & Benefits:

Primarily in a clinical environment with potential rotation between multiple locations. Offers comprehensive benefits from day one, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and family support services. Opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and participation in quality and safety initiatives are emphasized.