Clinical Nurse - Transplant

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

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Missouri seeks a Clinical Nurse specializing in Kidney/Liver Transplant Surgery to provide direct patient care in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.

You will assess and plan care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, educate patients and families on post-treatment care, and contribute to transplant-oriented orientation and residency programs.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree; RN license required.
• New graduates welcome; Bachelor's degree with 2+ years experience preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work safely in a safety-sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within nursing standards.
• Educate patients and families on managing illness, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Develop, communicate, and document individualized care plans with the healthcare team.
• Promote patient safety, quality care, and regulatory compliance while participating in professional development.
• Utilize critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and cultural considerations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Safety

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree

RN license

Job description

Role:

Clinical Nurse specializing in Kidney/Liver Transplant Surgery, providing direct patient care in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.

Role:

Clinical Nurse specializing in Kidney/Liver Transplant Surgery, providing direct patient care in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within nursing standards.
• Educate patients and families on managing their illness, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Develop, communicate, and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Promote patient safety, quality care, and regulatory compliance while participating in professional development.
• Utilize critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and cultural considerations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum of Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree in Nursing; RN license required.
• New graduates and experienced nurses are welcome; preferred Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years of experience.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work safely and alertly in a safety-sensitive position.

Key Duties:

Support patients through complex transplant procedures, participate in transplant-specific orientation, critical care training, and nurse residency programs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers, and spiritual care providers. Focus on continuous professional growth and making a meaningful impact in transplant care.