Clinical Nurse – Pediatric Operating Room

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 pediatric setting. The role includes teaching families, coordinating care plans, and ensuring safety and quality in homecare delivery.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license with 1 year OR nursing experience and preferably a BSN. A structured nursing ladder offers advancement and leadership opportunities, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing; preferred BSN.
• Licensure: RN license required.
• Experience: At least 1 year of Operating Room nursing experience preferred; prior experience in Orthopedics is a plus.
• Strong communication, assessment, and critical thinking skills, with a focus on safety-sensitive duties.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, home care, and medication administration.
• Participates in activities that enhance patient safety, quality, and compliance, while engaging in professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Uses critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and barriers.

Skills

Strong communication

Assessment

Critical thinking

Safety-sensitive duties

Education

Nursing Diploma

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Provides direct patient care in a pediatric hospital setting, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, home care, and medication administration.


• Participates in activities that enhance patient safety, quality, and compliance, while engaging in professional development.


• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team, patients, and families.


• Uses critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and barriers.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum education: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing; preferred BSN.


• Licensure: RN license required.


• Experience: At least 1 year of Operating Room nursing experience preferred; prior experience in Orthopedics is a plus.


• Strong communication, assessment, and critical thinking skills, with a focus on safety-sensitive duties.

Additional Information:

• Full-time role with benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.


• Role involves on-call and holiday rotations, with a start time of 6:45 am.


• Opportunity for career growth through a structured nursing ladder promoting professional development and leadership.