Geriatric Psychiatry RN (Full-Time, Rotating)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Missouri seeks a dedicated registered nurse to provide direct patient care for adults 50+ in a behavioral health setting. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in alignment with nursing standards, and collaborate with an interprofessional team.

The role emphasizes education for patients and families on illness management, medication, and post-treatment needs, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and ongoing professional growth

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred; 2+ years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Develop and document personalized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on health management.
• Participate in quality improvement and regulatory activities.
• Assess and respond to patients’ physical and emotional needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Assessment

Critical thinking

Safety-consciousness

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Provides direct patient care to adults aged 50+ in a supportive behavioral health setting, emphasizing meaningful relationships and collaborative team work. Responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans in accordance with nursing standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care by educating on illness management, medication, and post-treatment needs. Ensures safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while addressing patients’ physical, psychosocial, emotional, and cultural needs. Uses critical nursing skills to evaluate patient conditions and collaborate with the interprofessional team to communicate care plans effectively.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Required: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree, RN license
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, 2+ years of experience
• Strong communication, assessment, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work safely and maintain alertness in a safety-sensitive role

Key Duties:

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care
• Develop and document personalized care plans
• Educate patients and families on health management
• Participate in quality improvement and regulatory activities
• Assess and respond to patients’ physical and emotional needs

Additional Information: The role offers opportunities for professional growth, a collaborative environment, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.