Geriatric Psychiatry Nurse (Full-Time, Rotating)

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Sullivan (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Sullivan, MO is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to provide direct patient care for adults 50+ in a supportive behavioral health environment, aligned with nursing standards. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care with a team, educate patients and families, and document individualized plans while promoting safety and quality.

Shifts include 07:00–19:30 or 19:00–07:30; RN license required; Bachelor’s degree preferred; growth opportunities within a

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Licenses: Valid RN license required.
• Experience: No experience required; 2 years of experience preferred.
• Skills: Compassionate communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and cultural competence.
• Opportunity for professional growth within a collaborative team environment.
• Work shifts include 07:00 – 19:30 or 19:00 – 07:30.

Responsibilities

• Foster patient and family-centered care, including education on illness management, medication, and post-treatment needs.
• Participate in activities promoting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, while engaging in professional development.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families, ensuring effective communication.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences, values, and cultural considerations.
• Work in a safety-sensitive role, maintaining constant alertness and adherence to safety protocols.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Cultural competence

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Provides direct patient care for adults aged 50+ in a supportive behavioral health environment, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foster patient and family-centered care, including education on illness management, medication, and post-treatment needs.
• Participate in activities promoting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, while engaging in professional development.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families, ensuring effective communication.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences, values, and cultural considerations.
• Work in a safety-sensitive role, maintaining constant alertness and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Licenses: Valid RN license required.
• Experience: No experience required; 2 years of experience preferred.
• Skills: Compassionate communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and cultural competence.
• Opportunity for professional growth within a collaborative team environment.
• Work shifts include 07:00 – 19:30 or 19:00 – 07:30.