Acute Care Nurse – Full-Time Night Shift

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement contributions

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Missouri seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in an acute care setting, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

You will educate patients and families, document care plans, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance; supervision experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid RN license and be eligible to practice in Missouri.
• No prior experience required; 2 years of experience and supervisory experience are preferred.
• Strong assessment, communication, teamwork, and education skills for patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an acute care setting following nursing standards.
• Develop and document individualized care plans with clear goals and evaluations.
• Educate patients and families on illness management and medications.
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Maintain safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Patient education

Safety

Education

RN license

Job description

This position involves providing direct patient care in an acute care setting, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on illness management, and promoting safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Nurses develop and document individualized care plans, communicate effectively across care teams, and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional patient needs, respecting diverse values and barriers.

Responsibilities:

• Promote a healing environment through patient and family education on care and medication management.
• Participate in activities that ensure safety, quality, and compliance, while engaging in ongoing professional development.
• Develop and implement personalized care plans with clear goals, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and patients.
• Assess patient needs holistically, considering emotional, spiritual, cultural, and individual preferences.
• Maintain alertness and adherence to safety protocols as this position is safety-sensitive.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Licensure: Valid RN license.
• Experience: No experience required; two years of experience and supervisory experience are preferred.
• Skills: Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork abilities, with a focus on patient safety and education.

Additional Information:

Opportunities for career advancement through a structured nurse career ladder, professional development, leadership, and salary growth. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more, supporting overall well-being and career growth.