Clinical Nurse PACU Weekend Option

LiveWell Homecare Agency; 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

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Critical Care PACU setting. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with the healthcare team while promoting patient- and family-centered care.

The role emphasizes safety, education on post-treatment needs, and development of individualized care plans for complex surgical and ICU patients in a renowned hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required with two years of experience.
• PACU or Level 1 critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and evaluate patient care needs.
• Educate patients and families on illness management and post-care instructions.
• Participate in activities promoting safety, quality, and professional development.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care.

Skills

PACU experience

Critical care experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Provides direct patient care in a fast-paced Critical Care PACU setting, assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care within established standards. Responsibilities include promoting patient and family-centered care, educating on post-treatment needs, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and developing individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team. Utilizes critical nursing skills to address physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient values and barriers to involvement. This safety-sensitive role requires alertness and safe work practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing and two years of experience
• PHASE 1 PACU or Level 1 critical care experience preferred

Key Duties

• Assess, plan, and evaluate patient care needs
• Educate patients and families on illness management and post-care instructions
• Participate in activities promoting safety, quality, and professional development
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care

Additional Information

This role offers opportunities for professional growth through a career ladder that increases compensation with advancement, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off. The position emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and caring for complex surgical and ICU patients in a renowned hospital environment.