Registered Nurse – Observation Unit

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking an Inpatient Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care in a clinical setting, assess needs, and implement care plans.

You will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, perform treatments and medications per policy, and participate in safety initiatives to improve outcomes. This role requires flexibility for night shifts and weekend/holiday rotations.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a specialty nursing program.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Demonstrates compassionate care and teamwork.
• Ability to work night shifts and weekend/holiday rotations.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments addressing physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Coordinate and deliver individualized care, including education, discharge planning, and family support.
• Perform treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures per policy.
• Evaluate and adjust care plans based on patient responses.
• Collaborate with physicians and team members to meet patient needs.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and participate in evidence‑based practice decisions.
• Engage in quality and safety education to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Policy adherence

Education

Specialty nursing program graduate

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview:

The Inpatient RN provides comprehensive patient care in a clinical setting, assessing patient needs, developing and implementing care plans, and delivering treatments, medications, and diagnostics in accordance with policies. They evaluate intervention effectiveness, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and participate in decision‑making and safety initiatives to enhance care quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete assessments and address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Coordinate and deliver individualized care, including education, discharge planning, and family support.
• Perform treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures per policy.
• Evaluate and adjust care plans based on patient responses.
• Collaborate proactively with physicians and team members to meet patient needs.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and participate in evidence‑based practice decisions.
• Engage in quality and safety education and initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills:

Must have graduated from a specialty nursing program; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Demonstrates compassionate care, teamwork, problem‑solving, and adherence to organizational policies. Works effectively in a fast‑paced clinical environment, including night shifts and weekend/holiday rotations.