Clinical Nurse Surgical PCU

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a Clinical Nurse for a 19-bed Surgical Progressive Care Unit (PCU) serving high-acuity surgical patients in St. Louis, MO.

New graduates and experienced RNs are welcome, and a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 is offered. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; educate patients and families on health management and post-discharge needs; and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safety, quality, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required
• Nursing Diploma or Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s preferred
• No prior experience necessary; two years preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, and intervention
• Educate patients and families on health management and post-discharge needs
• Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities
• Develop and communicate individualized care plans
• Assess physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs, respecting patient values and barriers

Skills

Teamwork

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

This position is for a Clinical Nurse in a 19-bed Surgical Progressive Care Unit (PCU) caring for high‑acuity surgical patients. It welcomes both new graduates and experienced RNs and offers a sign‑on bonus up to $15,000. Key responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, promoting patient and family‑centered care, and ensuring safety and quality standards. The nurse educates patients on managing their health, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, and documents individualized care plans while considering physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs. The role requires RN licensure and a nursing diploma or associate’s degree. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in nursing and two years of experience. The position emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, and supporting both new and experienced nurses.

Key Duties:

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, and intervention
• Educate patients and families on health management and post‑discharge needs
• Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities
• Develop and communicate individualized care plans
• Assess physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs, respecting patient values and barriers

Qualifications:

• RN licensure
• Nursing Diploma or Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s preferred
• No prior experience necessary; two years preferred

Benefits:

Comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more, supporting staff well‑being and professional development.