Clinical Nurse - Same Day Surgery/PACU

Live Well Homecare; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career ladder raises

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Ongoing learning

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Missouri is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care within established standards. You will work with patients and families to support illness management, education on health, and active participation in safety, quality and regulatory activities alongside interdisciplinary teams.

This full-time, on-site role requires strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork, plus the

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with a Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree; Bachelor’s preferred.
• 2+ years of recent bedside nursing experience, preferably in pediatrics or surgical settings.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans with clear goals.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations.
• Promote safety, quality, and compliance through active participation in professional development.
• Educate patients and families on post-treatment care, medication, and managing health conditions.
• Work in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining alertness and safe practices at all times.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care within established standards. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on illness management, and participation in safety, quality, and regulatory activities. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and proactive communication are essential.

Role Overview

This position involves providing direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care within established standards. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on illness management, and participation in safety, quality, and regulatory activities. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and proactive communication are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans with clear goals.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations.
• Promote safety, quality, and compliance through active participation in professional development.
• Educate patients and families on post-treatment care, medication, and managing health conditions.
• Work in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining alertness and safe practices at all times.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed RN with a Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree; Bachelor’s preferred.
• 2+ years of recent bedside nursing experience, preferably in pediatrics or surgical settings.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Additional Information

• Opportunities for professional growth through a structured nursing career ladder that rewards advancement with pay increases.
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.
• Work environment committed to excellence, safety, and ongoing learning.