Clinical Nurse - General Medicine (Day Shift)

Live Well Homecare; Lake Ozark (MO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Live Well Homecare seeks a Clinical Nurse for an 18-bed Med/Surg unit. The role centers on direct patient care, assessments, planning, and evaluation within nursing standards, with emphasis on patient and family-centered care.

Responsibilities include developing individualized care plans with the healthcare team, assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, and supporting safety, quality, and regulatory activities. BSN preferred; RN license required.

Qualifications

• Must hold Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree and an active RN license.
• Preferred: BSN and 2+ years of nursing experience.
• Licenses & certifications: Active RN license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized care plans with the healthcare team.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs of patients.
• Respect patient values and cultural considerations; ensure safety.
• Uphold safety-sensitive responsibilities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Assessment

Problem-solving

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree

RN license

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

18-bed Med/Surg

unit, focusing on providing direct patient care, assessments, planning, and evaluation within established nursing standards. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on illness management, and participation in safety, quality, and regulatory activities.

Role Overview

This is a Clinical Nurse position on an 18-bed Med/Surg unit, focusing on providing direct patient care, assessments, planning, and evaluation within established nursing standards. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on illness management, and participation in safety, quality, and regulatory activities.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include developing and implementing individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, and respecting patient values and cultural considerations. The position requires alertness and safety awareness as it is classified as safety-sensitive.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree and RN license; no prior experience required.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience.
• Licenses & Certifications: Active RN license.

Skills & Attributes

Critical thinking, assessment, problem-solving, time management, teamwork, and effective communication.

Additional Information

Opportunities for professional growth via a career ladder, with pay increases upon advancement. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and other resources to support well-being and career development.