Registered Nurse – Emergency Department

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking an experienced inpatient nurse to deliver direct patient care, assessments, and treatments in accordance with state standards. You will coordinate with the care team, educate patients and families, and participate in discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking in a fast-paced hospital setting, with a focus on safety and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patient conditions, document findings accurately.
• Execute treatments and medications safely per policies.
• Collaborate with physicians, ancillary staff, and team to meet patient needs.
• Engage in patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Participate in unit decision-making, evidence-based practice, and safety programs.
• Support a team environment, troubleshoot equipment issues, and adapt to patient status changes.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

Specialty Nursing Training

Job description

Role Overview: Provides direct inpatient nursing care, including assessments, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, in accordance with state standards and unit policies. Responsible for evaluating patient needs, developing, implementing, and adjusting care plans, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care. Delegates tasks appropriately, promotes teamwork, and participates in quality and safety initiatives. Supports patient and family education, discharge planning, and addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs throughout hospitalization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and monitor patient conditions, document findings accurately.
• Execute treatments and medications safely per policies.
• Collaborate with physicians, ancillary staff, and team members to meet patient needs.
• Engage in patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Participate in unit decision-making, evidence-based practice, and safety programs.
• Support a team environment, troubleshoot equipment issues, and adapt to patient status changes.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduate of a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, collaborative environment.