Clinical Nurse - Operating Room, CT & Vascular

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Missouri is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced, specialized setting focusing on cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures. You will develop care plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the healthcare team to promote safety and quality.

The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, documentation, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or an Associate's degree is required; RN licensure is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience are preferred.
• Safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in accordance with standards.
• Educate patients and families on post-treatment care, medications, and health management.
• Participate in safety initiatives, quality improvement, and professional development activities.
• Communicate care plans effectively across teams and address patient preferences and barriers.

Skills

RN licensure

Direct patient care

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview

This nursing position involves providing direct patient care within a fast-paced, specialized environment, focusing on cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures. It emphasizes promoting patient and family-centered care, education on illness management, and ensuring safety and quality compliance. The role includes developing and documenting individualized care plans, assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, and collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver optimal care.

Role Overview

This nursing position involves providing direct patient care within a fast-paced, specialized environment, focusing on cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures. It emphasizes promoting patient and family-centered care, education on illness management, and ensuring safety and quality compliance. The role includes developing and documenting individualized care plans, assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, and collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver optimal care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in accordance with standards.
• Educate patients and families on post-treatment care, medications, and health management.
• Participate in safety initiatives, quality improvement, and professional development activities.
• Communicate care plans effectively across teams and address patient preferences and barriers.

Qualifications & Skills

• Required: Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree and RN licensure.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience.
• Safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and safe work practices.

Additional Information

• Opportunities for career progression through a structured Nurse Career Ladder, promoting professional growth, leadership, and increased compensation.
• Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more.