Clinical Nurse – PACU

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC seeks a PACU RN to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced, 90-bed unit with neuro, transplant, ortho, ENT, cardio, vascular, thoracic, trauma, and spine patients. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, educate families, and participate in safety and quality initiatives in a Magnet hospital.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and ongoing professional development with a pathway for pay advancement based on progression.

Qualifications

• RN license required or equivalent multi-state license where applicable.
• No minimum experience required; 2+ years preferred for higher roles.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, patient education, and teamwork.
• Adherence to safety protocols and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in PACU.
• Promote safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop individualized care plans with the healthcare team and patients.
• Educate patients and families on illness management and post-discharge care.
• Participate in professional development and quality improvement initiatives.

Education

Registered Nurse license

2+ years experience preferred

Critical thinking

Assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Teamwork

Safety protocols

Job description

This nursing position involves providing direct patient care in a fast-paced PACU environment, managing a 90-bed unit that includes neuro, transplant, ortho, ENT, cardio, vascular, thoracic, trauma, and spine patients. The role emphasizes critical care skills, patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation within established standards, with a focus on patient safety and family-centered care. Nurses educate patients and families on post-treatment care, medication management, and recovery processes, while participating in quality improvement and regulatory activities. The position supports professional growth through a career ladder that promotes leadership, collaboration, and ongoing development, with opportunities for pay advancement based on progression.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Licenses: Valid RN license
• Experience: No minimum experience required; 2+ years preferred for higher roles
• Skills: Critical thinking, assessment, care planning, patient education, teamwork, adherence to safety protocols

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Promote safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients
• Educate patients and families on illness management and post-discharge care
• Participate in professional development and quality improvement initiatives

Additional Information: The role offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off. It requires safety awareness and the ability to work alertly in a clinical setting. This position provides opportunities for career advancement within a recognized Magnet hospital committed to nursing excellence.