Clinical Nurse - PACU Weekend Option

Live Well Homecare; Wentzville (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

Live Well Homecare is seeking a dedicated PACU nurse to join a dynamic hospital setting, delivering direct recovery care for diverse surgical patients, including neuro, transplant, orthopedic, ENT, cardiovascular, thoracic, trauma, and spine cases.

You will perform assessments, develop care plans, educate patients and families, participate in safety and quality initiatives, and continue professional development in a fast-paced, technologically advanced environment with renowned surgeons and

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate degree required; bachelor's preferred.
• Valid RN license.
• Experience in critical care is preferred, with some roles requiring 2+ years of experience.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.
• Promote patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment home care, and medication administration.
• Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Develop and document individualized care plans with clear goals, collaborating with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and cultural factors.
• Work in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining alertness and safe practices at all times.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Patient education

Education

Nursing diploma or associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Join a dynamic PACU team at a leading hospital environment, providing critical recovery care for diverse surgical patients including neuro, transplant, orthopedic, ENT, cardiovascular, thoracic, trauma, and spine cases.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.
• Promote patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment home care, and medication administration.
• Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Develop and document individualized care plans with clear goals, collaborating with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and cultural factors.
• Work in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining alertness and safe practices at all times.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Nursing diploma or associate degree required; bachelor's preferred.
• Valid RN license.
• Experience in critical care is preferred, with some roles requiring 2+ years of experience.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and patient education skills.

Additional Information:

• Opportunity for career advancement through a structured RN career ladder, promoting professional growth, leadership, and increased compensation.
• Work in a fast-paced, technologically advanced setting alongside renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists, contributing to innovative procedures and protocols.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more.