Clinical Nurse – Acute Medicine – Day Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential

401K

Tuition assistance

Health benefits

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a compassionate registered nurse to provide direct patient care in home settings, including assessment, planning, and patient education.

You will collaborate with patients and families, adhere to nursing standards, promote safety, and support ongoing professional growth within a homecare environment.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required
• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree; BSN preferred
• Experience: No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the patient, family, and healthcare team.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and barriers to involvement.
• Ensures effective communication across the continuum of care and proactively addresses patient values, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.
• Works in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining alertness and safety at all times.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Effective communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

This position involves providing direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within established nursing standards. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, including education on illness management, medication administration, and post-treatment needs. It requires participation in promoting safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, as well as professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the patient, family, and healthcare team.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and barriers to involvement.
• Ensures effective communication across the continuum of care and proactively addresses patient values, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.
• Works in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining alertness and safety at all times.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid RN license.
• Experience: No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred.

Additional Info

• Offers benefits such as sign-on bonuses, shift differentials, 401K, tuition assistance, and health benefits.
• Supports professional growth through a career ladder promoting advancement and leadership.

It is a comprehensive nursing role focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while encouraging career development and maintaining safety standards.