Clinical Nurse – Wound & Ostomy

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $7,500

Health, dental, vision insurance

401K with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a compassionate nurse to provide direct patient care in home settings, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to nursing standards.

The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, educating on illness management, medication, and post-treatment needs, while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• No prior experience required; 2+ years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote a healing environment by educating patients and families.
• Ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while engaging in professional development.
• Develop, implement, and document care plans with clear goals, coordinating across care settings.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs, considering patient preferences and barriers.
• Maintain safety-sensitive practices, working alertly and safely at all times.

Skills

Strong assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree

BSN preferred

Job description

This position involves providing direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to nursing standards. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, medication, and post-treatment needs. Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to develop and communicate individualized care plans is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Promote a healing environment by educating patients and families.
• Ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while engaging in professional development.
• Develop, implement, and document care plans with clear goals, coordinating across care settings.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs, considering patient preferences and barriers.
• Maintain safety-sensitive practices, working alertly and safely at all times.

Qualifications:

• Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• No prior experience required; 2+ years of experience is preferred.

Skills & Key Attributes:

• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Commitment to professional growth and patient-centered care.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance, 401K with match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Sign-on bonus eligible up to $7,500.
• Work schedule includes 7 PM to 7:30 AM shifts, with some weekend, holiday, and on-call requirements.