Clinical Nurse – Orthopedics

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking an RN to provide direct patient care in an orthopedic unit. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care per nursing standards, educate patients and families, and promote safety and quality in a collaborative team setting.

Responsibilities include developing care plans with the healthcare team, addressing physical and psychosocial needs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while supporting professional development.

Qualifications

• RN licensure (valid in Missouri).
• Educational requirement: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s degree.
• Preferred: BSN and 2+ years of orthopedic experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with the healthcare team.
• Evaluates physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs of patients in orthopedics.
• Maintains a safe environment and adheres to safety protocols as a safety-sensitive role.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Provides direct patient care in an orthopedic unit, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care through education on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration. Participates in activities that ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, while contributing to professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, ensuring seamless communication across care settings.
• Uses critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient values, cultural, and spiritual factors.
• Supports a safe environment, adhering to safety protocols, as this is a safety-sensitive role.

Qualifications & Skills

• Educational requirement: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Licensure: Valid RN license.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience.
• Skills: Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork abilities; ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Join a highly regarded orthopedic team known for excellence and innovation.
• Work in a supportive, team-oriented setting with a focus on patient outcomes and staff development.
• Care for a diverse patient population with complex orthopedic conditions, trauma, and sports injuries.

This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a nationally recognized program, emphasizing teamwork, safety, and continuous learning.