Clinical Nurse - Pre-op/Post-op/PACU

Live Well Homecare; 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

Live Well Homecare seeks a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in a hospital setting, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care aligned with professional standards.

The role emphasizes patient-centered education for patients and families, safety, quality improvement, and ongoing professional development, with collaboration across the healthcare team to develop and communicate individualized care plans.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate degree required; bachelor's preferred.
• RN license required.
• No experience required; 2+ years preferred for higher roles.
• Strong assessment, communication, critical thinking, and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Educate patients and families on post-treatment care, medication, and health management.
• Participate in safety initiatives, quality improvement, and ongoing professional growth.
• Develop, implement, and document care plans with clear goals in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients.
• Use critical nursing skills to evaluate patient needs across physical, emotional, and cultural dimensions.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Critical thinking

Safety awareness

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

This nursing position involves providing direct patient care within a hospital setting, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care aligned with professional standards. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, educating patients and families on managing illnesses, and promoting safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Nurses will develop and communicate individualized care plans, assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs while considering patient values and barriers. The position requires working safely and maintaining professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, family-centered care in a healing environment.


• Educate patients and families on post-treatment care, medication, and health management.


• Participate in safety initiatives, quality improvement, and ongoing professional growth.


• Develop, implement, and document care plans with clear goals in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients.


• Use critical nursing skills to evaluate patient needs across physical, emotional, and cultural dimensions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.


• Licensure: RN license required.


• Experience: No experience needed; 2+ years preferred for higher roles.


• Skills: Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking abilities; safety awareness essential.

Additional Information

• Opportunities for career advancement through a structured nursing career ladder, which offers pay increases and professional development.


• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.


• This is a safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and adherence to safety protocols.