Emergency Department Nurse

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care within nursing standards, including assessment, planning, and evaluation. The role emphasizes patient and family education, safety, and continuum-of-care communication.

The candidate should hold a Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree, with a Bachelor’s preferred, and a valid RN license. No experience is required, though 2+ years is desirable for advanced roles.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Education: Diploma or Associate; Bachelor's preferred.
• Experience: No experience required; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participates in activities that ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, along with professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with collaborative goals, ensuring effective communication across the continuum of care.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, and cultural factors.
• Works in a safety-sensitive role, maintaining alertness and safety at all times.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Role: Provides direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.

Responsibilities:

• Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participates in activities that ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, along with professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with collaborative goals, ensuring effective communication across the continuum of care.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, and cultural factors.
• Works in a safety-sensitive role, maintaining alertness and safety at all times.

Qualifications:

• Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience: No prior experience necessary; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid RN license required.

Skills: Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills; ability to collaborate with healthcare teams and patients.