Clinical Nurse – Orthopedic Surgery

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in St. Louis, Missouri seeks an experienced RN to provide direct patient care in an orthopedic unit. You will assess patients, plan and implement care, and educate patients and families on illness management and medications.

Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, you will develop individualized care plans, ensure safe and effective treatment, and document progress while promoting patient-centered outcomes and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• RN license required; 0+ years acceptable, 2+ years preferred.
• Experience in orthopedic unit is a plus.
• Ability to educate patients and families on disease, treatment, and medications.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop care plans collaboratively.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care.
• Ensure communication and continuity of care across settings.
• Maintain safety and quality standards in all nursing activities.

Skills

Assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Safety & quality compliance

Education

RN license

Job description

Provides direct patient care in a specialized orthopedic unit, assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing activities within established standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care by educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medications. Participates in ensuring patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, while developing and documenting individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients. Uses critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient values, cultural, and spiritual aspects. The role requires alertness and safe practice as it is safety-sensitive.

Qualifications:

• Experience: No experience necessary; 2+ years preferred
• Licenses & Certifications: RN license

Skills & Responsibilities:

• Assessment, diagnosis, care planning, and patient education
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care
• Ensure communication and continuity of care across settings
• Maintain compliance with safety and quality standards

Benefits:

Includes comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and other resources aimed at supporting employee well-being. More details available here.