Clinical Nurse - Wound & Ostomy

Live Well Homecare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to provide direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing activities in accordance with standards. You will educate patients and families on illness management, medications, and post-treatment needs, and collaborate with the healthcare team to tailor individualized care plans.

This role emphasizes safety, cultural sensitivity, and holistic assessment, with growth opportunities through quality

Qualifications

• Active RN license.
• No experience required; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Promote healing environments through education and care coordination.
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and professional growth activities.
• Develop and document personalized care plans aligned with standards.
• Assess patient needs holistically, respecting cultural, emotional, and spiritual factors.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Collaboration

Safety

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care by assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing activities within established standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, medication, and post-treatment needs. Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop and communicate individualized care plans, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Utilizes critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and barriers to involvement. Maintains safety-sensitive standards, requiring alertness and safe work practices.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree; Bachelor's preferred.
• Licenses: Active RN license.
• Experience: No experience required; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.
• Skills: Strong assessment, communication, and collaboration abilities; commitment to professional development and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote healing environments through education and care coordination.
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and professional growth activities.
• Develop and document personalized care plans aligned with standards.
• Assess patient needs holistically, respecting cultural, emotional, and spiritual factors.

Additional benefits

Additional benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and other resources to support well-being and career advancement.