Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Azza HealthCare Agency; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Retirement plans

Work-life balance policies

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency in Scranton is seeking an Inpatient Registered Nurse to deliver comprehensive patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting, including assessments, treatments, medication administration, and patient education.

You will work evening shifts with weekend and holiday coverage in a Level 2 trauma center, collaborating with trauma, behavioral health, and emergency care teams to ensure safe, evidence-based care and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a specialty nursing program.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Manage treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures according to policies.
• Provide education to patients and families, addressing physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to ancillary staff, promoting teamwork and safety.
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and evidence-based practice activities.
• Support unit decision-making and contribute to a positive work environment.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Specialty nursing program graduate

Job description

Role: Inpatient Registered Nurse responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care in a clinical setting, including assessments, treatments, medication administration, and patient education.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Manage treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures according to policies.
• Provide education to patients and families, addressing physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to ancillary staff, promoting teamwork and safety.
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and evidence-based practice activities.
• Support unit decision-making and contribute to a positive work environment.

Qualifications & Skills

Graduate from a specialty nursing program, with strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills. Ability to collaborate effectively and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Additional Details

Work hours typically include evening shifts with weekend and holiday coverage. The role involves working in a Level 2 trauma center with a multidisciplinary team, including trauma, behavioral health, and emergency care specialists.

Benefits & Environment

Full benefits starting on day one, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and supportive policies for work-life balance. Emphasis on safety, professional growth, diversity, and community involvement.