Registered Nurse – NICU

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks an experienced nurse leader to oversee nursing care on a designated unit, ensuring high-quality, safe, and cost-effective patient care while providing direct patient care and supervising staff, including orientation and evaluations.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, regulatory compliance, staff mentoring, and a Magnet-aligned safety culture, with flexible scheduling in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; BSN enrollment encouraged.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees staffing, scheduling, supply orders, and patient triage.
• Communicates care activities, policies, and unit issues to staff and management.
• Conducts performance appraisals and monitors staff attendance.
• Supports evidence-based practices and mentors staff.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and a culture of safety and Magnet-aligned excellence.
• Documents incidents and promotes a positive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role: Oversees nursing care on a designated unit, ensuring high-quality, safe, and cost-effective patient care. Provides direct patient care and supervises staff, including orientation, performance evaluations, and addressing performance issues.

Responsibilities: Manages staffing, scheduling, supply orders, and patient triage. Communicates care activities, policies, and unit issues to staff and management. Supports evidence-based practices, mentors staff, and ensures regulatory compliance. Addresses patient and family concerns, documents incidents, and promotes a positive work environment aligned with Magnet principles.

Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, enrollment in BSN program, and at least 2 years of nursing experience. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential. Ability to interpret policies, facilitate teamwork, and manage resources effectively.

Key Duties: Conducts performance appraisals, monitors staff attendance, and participates in policy development. Ensures unit compliance with regulations, fosters professional growth, and supports a culture of safety and excellence. Works in a clinical setting, adapting to unit needs, with flexibility in scheduling.