Clinical Nurse – PACU Weekend Option

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

RN career ladder with pay increases

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC in Missouri is seeking a registered nurse for a PACU role focused on recovery for neuro, transplant, orthopedic, ENT, cardiac, vascular, thoracic, trauma, and spine patients. You will provide direct patient care, educate on post-treatment management, and participate in safety initiatives.

You will develop individualized care plans, assess physical and psychosocial needs, and communicate across the care continuum to ensure quality outcomes and patient-family

Qualifications

• RN license is required.
• No prior experience required; 2+ years supervisory experience preferred.
• Critical care experience is advantageous.
• Strong assessment, communication and critical thinking skills are essential.
• Ability to work safely and maintain alertness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care in a PACU setting.
• Educate patients and families on post-treatment management and recovery.
• Participate in quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and professional development.
• Assess patient needs holistically, including emotional and cultural factors.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective care delivery.

Skills

Strong assessment

Communication

Critical thinking

Safety awareness

Education

RN license

Job description

This nursing position involves providing direct patient care in a fast-paced PACU environment, with a focus on recovery for neuro, transplant, orthopedic, ENT, cardiac, vascular, thoracic, trauma, and spine patients. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on post-treatment management, and participation in safety and quality initiatives. Nurses will develop and implement individualized care plans, assess physical and psychosocial needs, and communicate effectively across the care continuum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care adhering to standards and promoting safety.
• Educate patients and families on illness management, medication, and post-discharge care.
• Participate in quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and professional development activities.
• Assess patient needs holistically, considering emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific factors.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective care delivery.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Licensure: Valid RN license.
• Experience: No prior experience required; 2+ years and supervisory experience preferred.
• Critical care experience is advantageous.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills required.
• Ability to work safely and maintain alertness is essential.

Additional Information:

• Opportunity for career advancement through a structured RN career ladder with pay increases.
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.
• Engages in complex procedures and innovative initiatives, working alongside top medical professionals.