Acute Medicine Registered Nurse (PRN-Nights)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differential

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Missouri is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care on a 26-bed Acute Care Medicine unit, handling diverse medical conditions and occasional trach care. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to promote patient safety and quality care.

Responsibilities include creating care plans with the team, educating patients and families, and adhering to safety protocols in a teamwork-driven environment.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• Diploma/Associate degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• No experience required; 2 years and supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivering patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Developing and documenting individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team and patients.
• Assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and cultural factors.
• Participating in professional development and ensuring communication across the continuum of care.
• Adhering to safety protocols, maintaining alertness, and working in a safe manner as this is a safety-sensitive position.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Nursing Diploma / Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview: This nursing position involves providing direct patient care on a 26-bed Acute Care Medicine unit, managing a diverse patient population with complex medical conditions, including occasional trach care. The role requires assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care within established standards, promoting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Role Overview: This nursing position involves providing direct patient care on a 26-bed Acute Care Medicine unit, managing a diverse patient population with complex medical conditions, including occasional trach care. The role requires assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care within established standards, promoting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Developing and documenting individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team and patients.
• Assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and cultural factors.
• Participating in professional development and ensuring communication across the continuum of care.
• Adhering to safety protocols, maintaining alertness, and working in a safe manner as this is a safety-sensitive position.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Current RN licensure.
• No prior experience required; two years of experience and supervisor experience are preferred.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Additional Highlights:

• Opportunity for career advancement through a structured RN career ladder that recognizes professional growth and offers pay increases.
• Competitive pay, shift differential, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment with unit leadership and resources to ensure high-quality patient care.