Clinical Nurse - Emergency Room (Days/Nights)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care across all ages, from assessment through evaluation, in a supportive homecare setting.

The role emphasizes patient-family-centered care, education on illness management, and medication administration, with emphasis on safety and quality. A nursing diploma or associate's degree is required, RN license, and a clear path for career advancement is offered.

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree; Bachelor's preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid RN license.
• Experience: No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred for higher roles.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care across all ages, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Promotes patient and family-centered care and education on illness management and medication administration.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with clear goals and effective team communication.
• Assesses physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs while respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations.
• Maintains safety and quality standards in a safety-sensitive environment.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Critical thinking

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care across all ages, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participates in activities that enhance patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, while engaging in ongoing professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with clear goals, ensuring effective communication across care teams and with patients and families.
• Utilizes critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and barriers, including cultural and spiritual considerations.
• Works in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining constant alertness to ensure safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree; Bachelor's preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid RN license.
• Experience: No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred for higher roles.

Skills & Qualities

Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills; ability to collaborate effectively within interprofessional teams.

Additional Information

The role supports professional growth through a career ladder that encourages advancement and recognizes excellence with increased compensation. Comprehensive benefits are provided, including health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.