Registered Nurse - ICU

Vetted Solutions; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking an Inpatient Registered Nurse to deliver comprehensive patient care in a clinical setting in Wilkes-Barre. You will perform assessments, administer treatments and medications, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes.

The role requires adaptability to evenings, nights, and weekend shifts, with emphasis on safety, continuous learning, and adherence to high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required) or equivalent.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to problem-solve, troubleshoot, and operate medical equipment effectively.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and develop individualized care plans based on unit standards.
• Deliver direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostics.
• Evaluate and adjust nursing interventions based on patient responses.
• Collaborate with physicians and team members to address patient needs.
• Participate in evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support patient safety, education programs, and unit metrics.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Specialty nursing program

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview:

An Inpatient Registered Nurse provides comprehensive patient care, including assessments, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, while addressing physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families. They coordinate and formulate individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and develop individualized care plans based on unit standards.
• Deliver direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostics.
• Evaluate and adjust nursing interventions according to patient responses.
• Collaborate proactively with physicians and team members to resolve patient needs.
• Participate in evidence-based practice decision-making and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in patient safety, education programs, and unit-specific metrics to enhance care quality.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required); Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to problem-solve, troubleshoot, and operate medical equipment effectively.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and teamwork.

Additional Details:

The role involves shift work, including evenings, nights, and weekends, with responsibilities in a clinical environment. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous learning to promote the highest standards of patient care.