Clinical Nurse – Pediatric Surgery

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Career ladder

Professional development

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a registered nurse to provide direct pediatric care in a hospital setting. You will perform assessments, develop and communicate care plans, and collaborate with an interprofessional team to address physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs.

The role emphasizes family-centered education, patient safety, and quality compliance, with shifts including three 12-hour or four 10-hour options, plus on-call and holiday rotations in a safety-sensitive

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• Diploma or ADN in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Communicate effectively with team and families; collaborate for patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct pediatric nursing care across assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Educate patients and families; promote safety and quality compliance.
• Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities; engage in professional development.

Skills

Nursing communication

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

RN licensure

Nursing Diploma/ADN

Bachelor’s in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

This position provides direct patient care within a pediatric hospital setting, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing activities. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on managing illnesses, and ensuring safety and quality compliance. Collaboration with the interprofessional team is essential for developing and communicating individualized care plans that address physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs.

Responsibilities include:

• Promoting a healing environment through education and support for patients and families.
• Participating in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, along with ongoing professional development.
• Using critical nursing skills to evaluate patient needs and barriers to involvement, ensuring comprehensive care.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of a Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing; RN licensure required.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of pediatric nursing experience, specifically in orthopedics.
• Ability to work safely, demonstrate alertness, and effectively communicate and collaborate with team members.

Additional Information:

This role offers benefits, professional growth opportunities via a career ladder, and requires working three 12-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts, with on-call and holiday rotations. The position is safety-sensitive, demanding high alertness and adherence to safety protocols.