Clinical Nurse – PACU Weekend Option

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks an experienced registered nurse for PACU care in a fast-paced hospital environment. You will perform comprehensive assessments, planning, and ongoing evaluation of patient care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient and family education, safety, and adherence to nursing standards, with opportunities for professional development and leadership pathways within the organization.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Nursing diploma or associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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.