Clinical Nurse – Pediatric ER

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in St. Louis, MO, seeks a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive pediatric emergency care in a fast-paced setting.

You will assess, diagnose, and treat patients, while educating families on illness management and post-treatment care. This role emphasizes safety and quality, collaboration with the interprofessional team, and ongoing professional development within a structured career ladder.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• ED or pediatric acute care experience preferred; entry-level allowed.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment with alertness.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care per standards.
• Educate patients and families on illness, post-treatment care, and meds.
• Support safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while pursuing development.
• Collaborate to develop and document individualized care plans with families.
• Evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs with cultural considerations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Assessment

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

RN license

Job description

Role Overview

Provides comprehensive, high-quality patient care in a pediatric emergency environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care according to standards.
• Promote patient and family-centered care, including education on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participate in activities to ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, while engaging in ongoing professional development.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans collaboratively with patients, families, and the interprofessional team, ensuring clear communication across care settings.
• Use critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values, cultural, spiritual, and population-specific considerations.

Qualifications & Skills

• RN license required.
• Experience in Emergency Department or pediatric acute care is preferred; no experience required for entry.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment with alertness and safety awareness.

Additional Information

The role offers opportunities for professional growth through a structured career ladder, with pay increases aligned with career advancement.

Benefits include:

• comprehensive health coverage
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• flexible spending accounts
• paid time off

The position emphasizes holistic, patient-centered care and adherence to safety and quality standards.