Registered Nurse - Experienced and Graduate

Live Well Homecare; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Scranton is seeking an experienced registered nurse to deliver comprehensive patient care following nursing standards. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans and supervise ancillary personnel while ensuring safety and quality across units such as ICU, emergency, surgical, or specialty care.

The role emphasizes patient assessments, education, discharge planning, and participation in quality and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Nursing Specialty Training Program.
• Ability to work in a clinical environment with a focus on safety and quality.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
• Experience or willingness to participate in nurse residency programs and unit-based decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions and formulate care plans aligned with unit standards.
• Coordinate patient education, discharge planning, and family needs throughout hospitalization.
• Evaluate intervention effectiveness and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with physicians and team members to address patient needs and resolve issues.
• Delegate tasks based on skill and patient acuity, promoting teamwork.
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical safety

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Nursing Specialty Training Program graduate

Job description

Role:

Responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care in accordance with nursing standards, including assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and revise individualized care plans, ensuring physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs are met. Provides direct patient treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures, while guiding and supervising ancillary personnel.

Role:

Responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care in accordance with nursing standards, including assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and revise individualized care plans, ensuring physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs are met. Provides direct patient treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures, while guiding and supervising ancillary personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess patient conditions and formulate care plans aligned with unit standards.
• Coordinate patient education, discharge planning, and family needs throughout hospitalization.
• Evaluate intervention effectiveness and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with physicians and team members to address patient needs and resolve issues.
• Delegate tasks based on skill and patient acuity, promoting teamwork.
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduate from a Nursing Specialty Training Program (required).
• Ability to work in a clinical environment with a focus on safety and quality.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
• Experience or willingness to participate in nurse residency programs and unit-based decision-making.

Additional Details:

Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and community involvement. The role may involve working in various units such as ICU, emergency, surgical, or specialty care, with flexible hours based on unit needs. Emphasizes a culture of excellence, safety, innovation, and diversity.