Clinical Nurse - Operating Room Trauma

Live Well Homecare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Student loan repayment assistance

Flexible scheduling

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Live Well Homecare seeks an experienced registered nurse to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced acute care setting, focusing on surgical, trauma, orthopedic, plastic, and reconstructive procedures. You will promote patient and family-centered care, educate on illness management, post-treatment needs, and medication use, while safeguarding patient safety and quality standards.

Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and document individualized care plans, assess physical and

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• BSN preferred or ADN considered as alternative.
• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment.
• Commitment to teamwork and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Educate patients and families on managing care and post-discharge needs
• Participate in safety, quality, and compliance initiatives
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and communicate care plans

Skills

RN license

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Critical thinking

Education

BSN preferred

ADN considered

Job description

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care in a fast-paced, critical environment within an acute care setting, focusing on surgical, trauma, orthopedic, plastic, and reconstructive procedures. Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment needs, and medication use. Participates in ensuring patient safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance while engaging in ongoing professional development. Develops and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, including patient values and barriers. Works in a safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and safe work practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• RN license; BSN preferred, AD-N considered
• Passion for teamwork and patient-centered care
• Commitment to orientation and learning scrubbing and circulating skills
• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment

Key Duties

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Educate patients and families on managing care and post-discharge needs
• Participate in safety, quality, and compliance initiatives
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and communicate care plans

Additional Information

Offers opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, bonus eligibility, student loan repayment assistance, and flexible scheduling. Emphasizes values of kindness, safety, excellence, respect, and teamwork. Suitable for candidates eager to develop skills in a renowned hospital environment known for surgical excellence and collaborative culture.