Clinical Nurse – Behavioral Health

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 is seeking an RN for direct patient care in a pediatric hospital team's multi-disciplinary environment. You will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, administer medications, and monitor progress while offering emotional support to families.

The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, safety, and ongoing professional development in a pediatric behavioral health context.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required with Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree.
• Preferred 2+ years in inpatient behavioral health.
• Strong critical nursing skills and ability to work in safety-sensitive environments.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and implement individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and monitor patient progress.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Promote patient- and family-centered care and educate on illness management.
• Ensure safety, quality compliance, and participate in professional development.

Skills

Critical nursing skills

Safety-sensitive environment

Team-based care

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree

Job description

The role involves providing direct patient care within a multidisciplinary team at a pediatric hospital, focusing on patients with complex behavioral health needs.

Key responsibilities include assessing patients, developing and implementing individualized care plans, administering medications, monitoring progress, and offering emotional support to patients and families.

The nurse promotes patient and family-centered care, educates on illness management, ensures safety and quality compliance, and participates in professional development activities.

Qualifications include a Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree, RN licensure, with preferred experience of 2+ years in inpatient behavioral health. Strong critical nursing skills and the ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment are essential.

Opportunities for career growth are supported through a structured nursing career ladder emphasizing professional development, leadership, and compensation increases based on advancement.

• Full-time position with 36 hours per week, including night shifts and weekend rotation
• Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more
• Committed to high-quality pediatric care, education, wellness, and advocacy for children