Clinical Nurse

Live Well Homecare; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Illinois seeks a qualified nurse to provide direct patient care in a hospital setting, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to nursing standards.

The role emphasizes patient and family education, safety, and collaboration with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans addressing physical, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs. OR experience preferred; requires 8-hour shifts and on-call weekly.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree in Nursing; RN license required.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience.
• Experience in operating room settings is highly valued.
• Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote a healing environment through patient and family education on post-treatment care and medication management.
• Participate in activities supporting patient safety, quality, and regulatory standards, along with professional development.
• Assess patient needs holistically, considering preferences, values, and barriers to involvement in care.
• Develop, document, and communicate comprehensive care plans in collaboration with team members, patients, and families.
• Work in a safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and safe practice at all times.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing direct patient care within a hospital setting, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to nursing standards. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on illness management, and ensuring safety and quality compliance. Collaboration with the healthcare team is essential for developing and communicating individualized care plans that address physical, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a healing environment through patient and family education on post-treatment care and medication management.
• Participate in activities supporting patient safety, quality, and regulatory standards, along with professional development.
• Assess patient needs holistically, considering preferences, values, and barriers to involvement in care.
• Develop, document, and communicate comprehensive care plans in collaboration with team members, patients, and families.
• Work in a safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and safe practice at all times.

Qualifications & Skills

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree in Nursing; RN license required.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience.
• Experience in operating room settings is highly valued.
• Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork skills.

Additional Details

This role involves an 8-hour workday, with call responsibilities once weekly and every 7-8th weekend, requiring a 45-minute response time. The operating room includes multiple specialty rooms, staffed from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with after-hours coverage by a call crew.