Clinical Nurse – Orthopedics

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

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Missouri is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in a specialized orthopedic unit, focusing on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

You will develop care plans, educate patients and families on post-treatment management, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to a culture of safety and quality within a nationally recognized program.

Qualifications

• Requires a nursing diploma or associate's degree; licensure within 90 days.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develops and modifies individualized care plans.
• Educates patients and families on post-treatment management.
• Collaborates with physicians, therapists, and case managers to coordinate care.
• Promotes patient safety and quality care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Assessment

Education

Nursing diploma or ADN

Bachelor's in Nursing preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Role: Provides direct patient care in a specialized orthopedic unit, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.

Responsibilities: Develops and modifies individualized care plans, educates patients and families on post-treatment management, promotes patient safety and quality care, and participates in professional development activities.

Qualifications and Skills: Requires a nursing diploma or associate's degree; licensure within 90 days of graduation; preferred bachelor's degree in nursing. No prior experience necessary, but strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills are essential.

Key Duties: Care for diverse orthopedic patients with post-operative, trauma, degenerative, or sports-related conditions; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, therapists, and case managers; and support a positive, team-oriented culture focused on patient outcomes and staff development.

Work Environment: Supportive, collaborative unit with a focus on professional growth, offering a low patient-to-nurse ratio and opportunities for career advancement within a nationally recognized program.