Clinical Nurse Med Surg

LiveWell Homecare Agency; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks an RN to provide direct patient care in a 16-bed Med Surg/Ortho unit, focusing on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing care standards.

The role highlights education on illness management and post-treatment needs, medication administration, and collaboration with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans respecting patient values and culture.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Valid RN license.
• No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Med Surg/Ortho unit.
• Educate patients and families on illness management, post-treatment needs, and medication administration.
• Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities; communicate individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to address physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Critical thinking

Safety awareness

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Provides direct patient care in a 16-bed Med Surg/Ortho unit, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing care standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care by educating on illness management, post-treatment needs, and medication administration. Participates in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, and collaborates with the healthcare team to develop and communicate individualized care plans that address physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values, culture, and preferences. Utilizes critical nursing skills to ensure comprehensive care and safety.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid RN license.
• Experience: No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.
• Skills: Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking abilities; ability to work safely and alertly in a safety-sensitive position.

Additional Information:

• Opportunities for professional development, leadership, and career advancement via a structured career ladder that offers pay increases with progression.
• Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and more.

This role emphasizes caring for patients while fostering professional growth and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.