Acute Internal Medicine Nurse – Night Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Missouri is seeking an RN for a full-time night shift (7pm–7am) to provide acute internal medicine nursing care to patients with complex conditions. You will develop and document individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and high-quality care.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities for professional development and leadership through a

Qualifications

• Must have RN license
• Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
• 2+ years of experience preferred (high-acuity preferred)

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Educates patients and families on managing illnesses, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participates in maintaining quality, safety, and regulatory standards, and engages in professional development activities.
• Assesses physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs, considering patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Provides high-quality acute internal medicine nursing care for patients with complex medical conditions such as blood dyscrasias, endocrine issues, cardiac and renal failure, GI conditions, and infectious diseases. Collaborates closely with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective treatment and ensure patient safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Educates patients and families on managing illnesses, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participates in maintaining quality, safety, and regulatory standards, and engages in professional development activities.
• Assesses physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs, considering patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Required: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree, RN license.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work safely and maintain alertness in a high-acuity environment.
• Full-time, night shift (7pm to 7am), 12-hour shifts.
• Salary includes a $15,000 sign-on bonus eligibility.

This role offers opportunities for career progression through a nurse career ladder, promoting professional development, leadership, and increased compensation. The position emphasizes patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to excellence in nursing practice.