Clinical Nurse – Transitional Care Unit

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Transitional Care Unit in a Level I Trauma Center. You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate with physicians, therapists, and case managers to ensure safe, evidence-based patient care.

This role emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork, and ongoing professional development in emergency care. A Nursing Diploma/ADN with RN license is required; Bachelor's degree and 2 years' experience

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree and RN license.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to nursing standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members such as physicians, therapists, case managers, and pharmacists to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on managing illnesses, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans, communicating effectively across care teams.
• Promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, participating in ongoing professional development.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient values, cultural, spiritual, and demographic factors.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Communication

Education

Nursing Diploma or ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

Role: Registered Nurse in the Transitional Care Unit, working in a Level I Trauma Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to nursing standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members such as physicians, therapists, case managers, and pharmacists to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on managing illnesses, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans, communicating effectively across care teams.
• Promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, participating in ongoing professional development.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient values, cultural, spiritual, and demographic factors.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree, RN license, no previous experience required.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience.
• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and quality.

Additional Details

The role offers opportunities for professional growth, exposure to diverse patient populations, and serves as a stepping stone for specialization, especially in emergency care. The position emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and developing clinical expertise.