Clinical Nurse - Inpatient Surgery

Live Well Homecare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Structured nursing career ladder

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a Pediatric Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive direct patient care in a pediatric setting, including assessment, care planning, and evaluation. You will educate families on illness management and promote safety and quality in alignment with nursing standards.

The role emphasizes family-centered care and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure compassionate, high-quality pediatric care in a hospital setting dedicated to children's health and safety.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred with 2+ years of pediatric nursing experience.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment with alertness and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and barriers.
• Participate in activities that enhance safety, quality, and professional development.
• Communicate effectively across the continuum of care to ensure seamless patient management.

Skills

RN licensure

Pediatric nursing

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview:

This position involves providing comprehensive direct patient care in a pediatric setting, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within established nursing standards. The role emphasizes promoting patient and family-centered care, educating families on managing illnesses, and ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Role Overview:

This position involves providing comprehensive direct patient care in a pediatric setting, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within established nursing standards. The role emphasizes promoting patient and family-centered care, educating families on managing illnesses, and ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and barriers.
• Participate in activities that enhance safety, quality, and professional development.
• Communicate effectively across the continuum of care to ensure seamless patient management.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Required: Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree and RN licensure.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with at least 2 years of pediatric nursing experience.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment with alertness and safety awareness.

Additional Information:

• Opportunities for career growth via a structured nursing career ladder promoting professional development and pay increases.
• Benefits include comprehensive insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and wellness programs.
• The role requires a commitment to high-quality, compassionate pediatric care within a top-ranked hospital dedicated to children’s health and safety.