Registered Nurse – Per Diem – Acute Care

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a per diem Inpatient RN for a 24-bed advanced acute care unit handling complex cases including pneumonia, COPD, cardiac, renal and GI issues, and postoperative care.

You'll provide direct, patient-centered care, develop care plans, educate families, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safety and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required).
• Strong assessment, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Flexibility to work a minimum of 24 hours per schedule, including weekends or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assess, organize, perform, and evaluate nursing activities to meet patient needs, promoting safety and satisfaction.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care addressing physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Develop and coordinate individualized care plans, including education, discharge planning, and family needs.
• Provide direct care involving treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures.
• Evaluate intervention effectiveness and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Collaborate proactively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to resolve patient needs.
• Troubleshoot equipment and participate in evidence-based practice decision-making.
• Contribute to quality and safety initiatives and team goals.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview:

This position is for a per diem Inpatient RN on a 24-bed advanced acute care unit, providing complex care for diverse medical conditions such as pneumonia, COPD, cardiac issues, renal and GI disorders, and postoperative care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, organize, perform, and evaluate nursing activities to meet patient needs, promoting safety and satisfaction.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care addressing physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Develop and coordinate individualized care plans, including education, discharge planning, and family needs.
• Provide direct care involving treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures.
• Evaluate intervention effectiveness and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Collaborate proactively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to resolve patient needs.
• Troubleshoot equipment and participate in evidence-based practice decision-making.
• Contribute to quality and safety initiatives and team goals.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required).
• Strong assessment, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Flexibility to work a minimum of 24 hours per schedule, including weekends or holidays.

Additional Details:

The role involves working in a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth, supported by a culture that emphasizes excellence, safety, innovation, and diversity. The unit offers valuable experience for those interested in emergency or critical care nursing.