Acute Care Nurse – Full-Time Nights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in an acute care unit. You will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care according to standards, promoting patient and family-centered care and education on illness management.

This role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, documenting care plans, and participating in quality, safety, and professional development activities.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s; Bachelor's preferred.
• Entry-level or 2+ years for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Developing and documenting individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and cultural factors.
• Ensuring effective communication across care continuum and promoting safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient education

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

This position involves providing direct patient care within an acute care unit, assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care in accordance with established standards. The nurse promotes patient and family-centered care, educates on illness management and post-treatment needs, and participates in quality, safety, and professional development activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and documenting individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and cultural factors.
• Ensuring effective communication across care continuum and promoting safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree; preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Licensure: Valid RN license.
• Experience: Entry-level or with at least 2 years preferred for advanced roles.
• Skills: Critical thinking, patient education, teamwork, and safety awareness.

This role is classified as safety-sensitive, requiring constant alertness and safe work practices. It offers opportunities for career advancement through a structured nurse career ladder, professional development, and competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.