Clinical Nurse - PACU Weekend Option

Live Well Homecare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking an experienced PACU nurse to deliver direct patient care in a fast-paced postoperative setting. You will conduct assessments, develop and document care plans, and educate patients and families on post-treatment care and medications, all while aligning with nursing standards and patient-centered values.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective care and ongoing participation in safety and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required or in-process.
• Nursing diploma or associate's degree required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient assessments and care planning.
• Educate patients and families on post-treatment care and medication management.
• Promote safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure effective communication and care continuity.
• Maintain adherence to nursing standards and safety protocols.

Skills

Critical thinking

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Education

RN licensure

Nursing diploma or associate's degree (bachelor's preferred)

Job description

Role Overview

This nursing position involves providing direct patient care in a fast-paced PACU environment, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on illness management, and participation in safety and quality initiatives. Nurses develop and document individualized care plans collaboratively, assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs while respecting patient values and cultural considerations. The position requires a nursing diploma or associate's degree and RN licensure, with preferred qualifications including a bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience. Critical care experience is advantageous. The role offers opportunities for professional development, career advancement through the BJC RN Career Ladder, and involvement in innovative surgical care initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive patient assessments and care planning.
• Educating patients and families on post-treatment care and medication management.
• Promoting safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure effective communication and care continuity.
• Maintaining adherence to standards of nursing care and safety-sensitive protocols.

Qualifications & Skills

• RN licensure and nursing diploma or associate's degree (bachelor's preferred).
• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and adapt to complex procedures.

Additional Information

• Opportunities for professional growth via career ladder and leadership development.
• Comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.
• Participation in innovative surgical and regional anesthesia care initiatives.