Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks an Inpatient Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care in a labor, delivery, and postpartum unit, with potential to float to NICU and Pediatrics. You will assess patients, coordinate care, and participate in team-based decision making.

The role emphasizes safety, education, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality maternity care and positive patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a specialty nursing program is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and ability to handle high-risk maternity cases.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and safety standards essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing activities aligned with standards, prioritize patient needs.
• Engage in team-based decision-making, patient education, and safety programs.
• Support organizational goals and ensure optimal patient experiences and outcomes.

Skills

Specialized nursing program

Compassion

Strong communication

Collaborative skills

Ability to handle maternity cases

Knowledge of safety standards

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Graduation from specialty nursing program (required)

Job description

Role: Inpatient Registered Nurse providing comprehensive patient care in a labor, delivery, and postpartum unit, with potential to float to NICU and Pediatrics.

Responsibilities: Conduct assessments, develop and coordinate individualized care plans, deliver treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures, and evaluate intervention effectiveness. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, troubleshoot equipment issues, and participate in evidence-based practice decisions. Ensure patient safety, promote positive patient and family interactions, and contribute to quality and safety initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills: Graduation from a specialty nursing program (required), bachelor’s degree preferred. Demonstrates compassion, strong communication, collaborative skills, and the ability to handle high-risk and routine maternity cases. Knowledge of policies, procedures, and safety standards essential.

Key Duties: Perform nursing activities aligned with standards, prioritize patient needs, and support organizational goals. Engage in team-based decision-making, patient education, and safety programs, ensuring optimal patient experiences and outcomes.