Acute Medicine RN (Day Shift)

Live Well Homecare; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses

Career ladder

Health and retirement plans

Shift differential

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Florissant, MO is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for a 25-bed Acute Care Medicine unit focused on Medical-Surgical and occasional trach patient care. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on illness management, and individualized care plans, with opportunities for professional development, a career ladder, sign-on bonuses, and

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree and RN licensure.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred with 2+ years of experience.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care, including patient education and discharge planning.
• Participate in professional development and quality improvement activities.
• Develop and communicate care plans, assessing patient needs and barriers.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

RN licensure

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing direct patient care in a 25-bed Acute Care Medicine unit focused on Medical-Surgical and occasional trach patient care. The role includes assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care within established standards. The nurse promotes patient and family-centered care, educates on illness management, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities also include developing individualized care plans, assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, and respecting patient preferences and cultural values.

Role Overview

This position involves providing direct patient care in a 25-bed Acute Care Medicine unit focused on Medical-Surgical and occasional trach patient care. The role includes assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care within established standards. The nurse promotes patient and family-centered care, educates on illness management, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities also include developing individualized care plans, assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, and respecting patient preferences and cultural values.

Qualifications & Skills

• Required: Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree and RN licensure.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills are essential.
• This role is safety-sensitive, requiring alertness and safe work practices.

Key Duties

• Provide comprehensive nursing care, including patient education and discharge planning.
• Participate in professional development and quality improvement activities.
• Develop and communicate care plans, assessing patient needs and barriers.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Additional Information

The role offers competitive pay, shift differential, and benefits, including a career ladder for professional advancement, sign-on bonuses, and comprehensive health and retirement plans.