RN – Registered Nurse – Placement Services

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a registered nurse with PA licensure to lead patient placement and coordinate transfers to optimize inpatient capacity. The role collaborates with physicians and nursing teams to ensure safe, efficient care and compliance with policies.

Candidates should have a nursing degree from a specialty training program and proven leadership, communication, and planning skills.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Pennsylvania is required.
• A nursing degree from a specialty training program is required.
• Strong leadership, communication, resource management and planning skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transfers and patient placements to optimize inpatient capacity.
• Supervise personnel, assist with onboarding and develop staff morale.
• Communicate operational updates and act as a liaison among departments; participate in policy development and emergency protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Resource management

Planning

Education

RN licensure in PA

Nursing degree from specialty program

Job description

Role Overview

This position focuses on managing patient flow and inpatient capacity by coordinating transfers and patient placements, working closely with physicians and nursing staff to ensure efficient and appropriate care. The role involves supervising personnel, assisting with onboarding, fostering team morale, and communicating operational updates.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with policies and regulations, prioritize resource allocation based on bed availability, monitor occupancy trends, and participate in policy development. Act as a communication link among departments, support staff development, and participate in emergency protocols.

Qualifications & Skills

Requires RN licensure in PA, at least three years of experience in patient placement, and a nursing degree from a specialty training program. Strong leadership, communication, resource management, and planning skills are essential.

Work Environment & Additional Details

Work is performed primarily in a clinical setting, emphasizing quality patient care, safety, and collaboration. The role involves full-time hours with shifts that include days and evenings, with shift differentials applicable.