Conduct assessments and develop individualized care plansConduct assessments and develop individualized care plans based on scope of practice and standards.
Day to day
Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and familiesAddress physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout care.
Day to day
Provide direct care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic proceduresProvide direct care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures.
Day to day
Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and adjust care plansEvaluate effectiveness of interventions and adjust care plans accordingly.
Day to day
Collaborate proactively with physicians and interdisciplinary team membersCollaborate proactively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to meet patient needs.
Day to day
Troubleshoot equipment issues and ensure proper handlingTroubleshoot equipment issues and ensure proper handling.
Day to day
Participate in evidence-based practice decision-making and quality improvement activitiesParticipate in evidence-based practice decision-making and quality improvement activities.
Day to day
Engage in patient safety, education, and organizational initiativesEngage in patient safety, education, and organizational initiatives to enhance care quality.
Hours stated
The role involves night shifts with every other weekend and holiday requirements.
Weekends
every other weekendThe role involves night shifts with every other weekend and holiday requirements.
Role: Inpatient Registered Nurse responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care in a clinical setting.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct assessments and develop individualized care plans based on scope of practice and standards.
Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout care.
Provide direct care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures.
Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and adjust care plans accordingly.
Collaborate proactively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to meet patient needs.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and ensure proper handling.
Participate in evidence-based practice decision-making and quality improvement activities.
Engage in patient safety, education, and organizational initiatives to enhance care quality.
Qualifications & Skills
Graduate of a Specialty Nursing Program (required), Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred).
Ability to assess, organize, perform, and evaluate nursing activities.
Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Commitment to compassionate care and patient satisfaction.
Additional Details: The role involves night shifts with every other weekend and holiday requirements. The environment supports professional growth, safety, and diverse, collaborative team culture.
Neighborhoods+Kingston, situated just across the Market Street Bridge on the western bank of the Susquehanna River, is widely favored by healthcare professionals and young workers for its quiet, tree-lined residential streets and well-kept neighborhoods. Within Wilkes-Barre proper, historic residential blocks near downtown feature classic Dutch Colonial and Foursquare homes, while North Main Street showcases grand historic mansions adjacent to the King's College and Wilkes University campuses. Suburban boroughs such as Forty Fort, Plains, and Mountain Top offer peaceful residential settings with quick highway connections, whereas inner-city pockets like the areas surrounding Sherman Hills present distinct urban density and require closer neighborhood vetting.
Kingston, situated just across the Market Street Bridge on the western bank of the Susquehanna River, is widely favored by healthcare professionals and young workers for its quiet, tree-lined residential streets and well-kept neighborhoods. Within Wilkes-Barre proper, historic residential blocks near downtown feature classic Dutch Colonial and Foursquare homes, while North Main Street showcases grand historic mansions adjacent to the King's College and Wilkes University campuses.
Suburban boroughs such as Forty Fort, Plains, and Mountain Top offer peaceful residential settings with quick highway connections, whereas inner-city pockets like the areas surrounding Sherman Hills present distinct urban density and require closer neighborhood vetting.
Getting around+Wilkes-Barre features straightforward driving commutes, with typical local drives averaging under twenty minutes across the city center and adjacent boroughs like Kingston, Forty Fort, and Plains. The Wyoming Valley road network centers around Interstate 81 and regional corridors like the Cross Valley Expressway, though bridge crossings over the Susquehanna River—such as the historic Market Street Bridge—can see minor slowdowns during peak shift changes. Regional bus transit connects outlying towns, but most medical staff rely on personal vehicles for hospital commuting and accessing retail corridors in Wilkes-Barre Township.
Wilkes-Barre features straightforward driving commutes, with typical local drives averaging under twenty minutes across the city center and adjacent boroughs like Kingston, Forty Fort, and Plains. The Wyoming Valley road network centers around Interstate 81 and regional corridors like the Cross Valley Expressway, though bridge crossings over the Susquehanna River—such as the historic Market Street Bridge—can see minor slowdowns during peak shift changes.
Regional bus transit connects outlying towns, but most medical staff rely on personal vehicles for hospital commuting and accessing retail corridors in Wilkes-Barre Township.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Susquehanna River corridor, where Kirby Park provides wide lawns, walking paths, sports facilities, and riverfront views, connecting directly across the Market Street Bridge to the landscaped paths of the River Common. Just outside the city center, Seven Tubs Nature Area in the Pinchot State Forest offers hiking trails winding through gorge rock formations, waterfalls, and natural stone pools carved by Wheelbarrow Run. For extended outdoor trips, locals head slightly farther afield to Bear Creek Preserve and the extensive waterfall trails of Ricketts Glen State Park.
Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Susquehanna River corridor, where Kirby Park provides wide lawns, walking paths, sports facilities, and riverfront views, connecting directly across the Market Street Bridge to the landscaped paths of the River Common. Just outside the city center, Seven Tubs Nature Area in the Pinchot State Forest offers hiking trails winding through gorge rock formations, waterfalls, and natural stone pools carved by Wheelbarrow Run.
For extended outdoor trips, locals head slightly farther afield to Bear Creek Preserve and the extensive waterfall trails of Ricketts Glen State Park.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre offers relocating nurses an accessible base in the Wyoming Valley where rich anthracite coal history meets immediate mountain and riverfront access. Known as the Diamond City, the area centers on Public Square and the scenic Susquehanna River, where healthcare workers can decompress walking along the River Common, running trails through Kirby Park, or exploring the gorge pools of Seven Tubs Nature Area. Housing spans historic Foursquare and Dutch Colonial homes in town to peaceful residential streets across the Market Street Bridge in Kingston and Forty Fort. Cultural life punches above its size with performances at the Art Deco F.M. Kirby Center, AHL hockey at Mohegan Arena, and community events like the Fine Arts Fiesta and Rockin’ the River concert series. Commuting to local medical facilities is generally low-stress and takes under twenty minutes from most surrounding boroughs. While prospective residents must navigate noticeable neighborhood-to-neighborhood differences, post-industrial economic recovery, and snowy winters, the combination of accessible recreation, hearty local dining, and tight-knit community makes Wilkes-Barre a grounded, practical Pennsylvania home.
