Registered Nurse – Orthopedic and Adult Acute Care Unit

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide inpatient nursing care in a clinical setting. You will follow the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to ensure high-quality patient care.

You will deliver treatments, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, and address patients’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs throughout their stay.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
• Competencies include patient assessment, care coordination, teamwork, problem-solving and patient safety.
• Commitment to safety and quality in clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures.
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs during stay.
• Educate patients and families, coordinate discharge planning, evaluate interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff, delegate tasks as needed.
• Promote teamwork, troubleshoot equipment, participate in evidence-based practice.
• Engage in quality and safety programs to improve performance.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Patient safety

Education

Nursing specialty training program

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing comprehensive inpatient nursing care, adhering to established standards and utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures.
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Address patients' physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs throughout their stay.
• Educate patients and families, coordinate discharge planning, and evaluate intervention effectiveness.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff, delegate tasks appropriately, and adapt care based on patient changes.
• Promote teamwork, troubleshoot equipment issues, and participate in evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Engage in quality and safety programs to enhance departmental and organizational performance.

Qualifications & Skills

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program, with competencies in patient assessment, care coordination, teamwork, problem-solving, and patient safety.

Additional Details

The role involves working in a clinical environment with responsibilities aligned with organizational policies. Supportive mentorship, professional growth opportunities, and a focus on safety and quality are integral to this position.