Clinical Nurse Observation Unit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks an RN to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced 24-bed Observation Unit, handling short-term treatment, monitoring, and recovery. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and compassionate care while promoting patient education and safe practice throughout the shift.

The position offers sign-on bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development, with growth potential in emergency or acute care nursing and exposure to diverse patient

Qualifications

• Required: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree and RN licensure.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and 2+ years of experience.
• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care with the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families on managing illnesses, medications, and post-treatment care.
• Manage pain, IV antibiotics, fluids, transfusions, post-surgical observation, and drain/tube care.
• Monitor patients with complex needs and post-op recovery from various procedures.
• Promote patient-centered care by recognizing patient preferences, cultural, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Assessment

Communication

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview: Provides direct patient care in a fast-paced, team-oriented 24-bed Observation Unit, handling patients requiring short-term treatment, monitoring, and recovery, often within a 24-hour stay.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in collaboration with the healthcare team, ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Educate patients and families on managing illnesses, medications, and post-treatment care.
• Manage pain, IV antibiotics, fluids, blood transfusions, post-surgical observation, and drain/tube care.
• Monitor patients with complex medical needs and those recovering from outpatient procedures such as colorectal, gynecologic, and urologic surgeries.
• Promote patient-centered care by recognizing patient preferences, cultural, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Required: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree and RN licensure.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience.
• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and communication skills.
• Ability to work safely and maintain alertness as this is a safety-sensitive role.

Additional Information: Offers sign-on bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal for new graduates interested in emergency or acute care nursing, with exposure to diverse patient populations and clinical experiences.