Acute Medicine Registered Nurse (Full-Time) (Night Shift)

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in a 26-bed acute care unit, focusing on medical-surgical cases including occasional trach care. You will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient needs with a strong emphasis on safety and family-centered care.

Responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, educating patients and families about illness management and medications, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• No prior experience required; preferred experience includes at least 2 years of relevant nursing practice
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional patient needs
• Develop, implement, and document care plans in collaboration with the care team and patients
• Educate patients and families on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication use
• Participate in activities that enhance patient safety, quality, and compliance with regulations
• Engage in professional development and team collaboration

Skills

RN license

Critical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Nursing

Job description

This position involves providing direct patient care in a 26-bed acute care unit specializing in medical-surgical cases, including occasional trach patient care. Responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient needs while promoting patient and family-centered care, safety, and quality standards. The role requires developing individualized care plans, educating patients and families, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Licensed RN with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• No prior experience required; preferred experience includes at least 2 years of relevant nursing practice
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced environment

Key Duties:

• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional patient needs
• Develop, implement, and document care plans in collaboration with the care team and patients
• Educate patients and families on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication use
• Participate in activities that enhance patient safety, quality, and compliance with regulations
• Engage in professional development and team collaboration

Additional Highlights:

The role offers full-time night shifts, competitive pay, shift differentials, and a career ladder promoting professional growth. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more. This safety-sensitive position emphasizes alertness and adherence to safety protocols.