Clinical Nurse Diabetes Educator PRN

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care within hospital-integration and homecare contexts, focusing on diabetes education, insulin management, and comprehensive care planning.

You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care with a patient- and family-centered approach, collaborate with the healthcare team, educate on illness management, medications, and post-treatment needs, and participate in safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid RN license.
• Experience: Previous experience preferred; no prior experience required.
• Skills: Strong assessment and communication skills, ability to work safely and alertly in a safety-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, ensuring effective communication across the continuum of care.
• Uses critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, and cultural background.
• Participates in activities that enhance patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, along with ongoing professional development.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Nursing Diploma or ADN

RN license

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview: Provides direct patient care activities, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, within established nursing care standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, medication administration, and post-treatment needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, ensuring effective communication across the continuum of care.
• Uses critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, and cultural background.
• Participates in activities that enhance patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, along with ongoing professional development.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid RN license.
• Experience: Previous experience preferred; no prior experience required.
• Skills: Strong assessment and communication skills, ability to work safely and alertly in a safety-sensitive environment.

Additional Details: This role supports hospital in-hospital coverage for patients with diabetes or pre-diabetes, involving education on insulin and medication management, and promoting survival skills. The position offers opportunities for career advancement through a structured nurse career ladder with pay increases aligned with increased responsibilities.