Clinical Nurse – Orthopedic Surgery

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC in Missouri is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in an orthopedic unit, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing activities. The role involves promoting patient-family-centered care, preventing complications, and collaborating with the healthcare team to support recovery after joint replacement, spine surgery, or trauma.

Candidates must hold RN licensure with a nursing diploma or associate degree; a bachelor’s

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate’s degree with RN licensure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking and teamwork are required.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment home care, and medication administration.
• Ensures patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while participating in professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Uses critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient values and barriers.
• Works in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining alertness and safety at all times.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Role:

Provides direct patient care in an orthopedic unit, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing activities within established standards.

Responsibilities:

• Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment home care, and medication administration.
• Ensures patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while participating in professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Uses critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient values and barriers.
• Works in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining alertness and safety at all times.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree and RN licensure; no prior experience required.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.

Key Duties:

• Care for diverse orthopedic patients, including those undergoing joint replacement, spine surgery, trauma, sports medicine, and musculoskeletal oncology.
• Participate in multidisciplinary collaboration and patient education to support recovery and well-being.