Clinical Nurse PACU Phase I

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

Career ladder

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC in Missouri seeks an RN to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced PACU setting, managing recovery for diverse surgical patients. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care within nursing standards while promoting patient and family-centered education.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and quality improvement, with 4/10 hour shifts, no weekend work, and a career ladder offering pay increases and comprehensive benefits such as health insurance,

Qualifications

• RN license with Nursing Diploma or AS degree; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years nursing experience preferred for advanced roles.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs; consider cultural and personal values.
• Promote safety, quality, and regulatory compliance; engage in professional development.
• Educate patients on illness management and post-treatment care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

RN license with Nursing Diploma or AS degree

Job description

This position involves providing direct patient care in a fast-paced PACU environment, managing recovery for neuro, transplant, orthopedic, ENT, cardiovascular, thoracic, trauma, and spine patients. The role emphasizes critical thinking, assessment, planning, and evaluation within established nursing standards. It promotes patient and family-centered care, education on post-treatment management, and participation in safety and quality activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing, implementing, and documenting individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families
• Assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional patient needs, considering cultural, spiritual, and personal values
• Promoting safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while engaging in professional development
• Providing education on illness management and post-treatment care

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum an RN license with a Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree; Bachelor's preferred
• Basic nursing experience required; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills
• Safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and adherence to safety protocols

Additional Information:

• Opportunities for professional growth via a career ladder that offers pay increases and leadership development
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more
• Work schedule involves 4/10 hour shifts, with no weekend work and minimal holiday requirements