Registered Nurse – Per Diem – NICU

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Scranton, PA seeks an Inpatient Registered Nurse focused on NICU, delivering comprehensive patient care in line with nursing standards and policies.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, assess patients, develop care plans, educate families, and promote safety and quality. This role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and ongoing professional development in a clinical NICU setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Specialty Training Program in Nursing with NICU experience.
• Strong collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures.
• Perform assessments and develop individualized care plans incorporating physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Coordinate patient education, discharge planning, and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.
• Evaluate intervention effectiveness and modify care plans as needed.
• Assign tasks, delegate responsibilities, and promote teamwork among staff.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and participate in evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Support quality improvement, safety programs, and organizational goals.
• Actively participate in unit decision-making, patient safety, and professional development activities.

Skills

NICU experience

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Specialty Nursing Training Program (NICU)

Job description

Role: Inpatient Registered Nurse with a focus on NICU, responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care in accordance with nursing standards and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures.
• Perform assessments and develop individualized care plans incorporating physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Coordinate patient education, discharge planning, and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.
• Evaluate intervention effectiveness and modify care plans as needed.
• Assign tasks, delegate responsibilities, and promote teamwork among staff.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and participate in evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Support quality improvement, safety programs, and organizational goals.
• Actively participate in unit decision-making, patient safety, and professional development activities.

Qualifications & Skills: Graduate of a Specialty Training Program in Nursing, with NICU experience required. Strong collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills are essential.

Work Environment: Clinical setting focused on patient safety and quality care, with opportunities for professional growth and community involvement.