GN/RN Stepdown to ICU Pathway

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care using the nursing process for an assigned patient group. You will evaluate care delivered by others and coordinate with departments to optimize outcomes.

Upholding patient rights and confidentiality is essential, and duties align with our mission, values and service standards. This role offers opportunities to advance through a structured specialty-focused career path in critical care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current RN licensure in Missouri or compact state.
• BLS certification or course completion.
• Unit-specific certifications may be required (ACLS/ALS, NRP, ENPC, TNCC, PALS, etc.).
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and time management skills.
• Physical ability to push/pull/lift up to 50 lbs regularly; prolonged standing and walking; ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process for an assigned patient group.
• Evaluate effectiveness of care delivered by other direct care providers and coordinate patient care with other departments.
• Uphold patient rights and maintain confidentiality of all patient information.
• Perform duties aligned with organizational mission, values, and service standards.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS

ACLS/ALS

Critical thinking

Communication

Time management

Mobility

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/ Diploma/ BSN)

Tools

BLS/ACLS certification

Job description

Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and maintain professional accountability for an assigned patient group. Evaluate the effectiveness of care delivered by other direct care providers and coordinate patient care with other departments. Uphold patient rights and ensure confidentiality of all patient information. Perform duties in alignment with organizational mission, values, and service standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate’s, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current RN licensure in the hiring state/compact and ability to maintain licensure per board requirements.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or successful course completion.
• May require unit-specific certifications (e.g., ACLS/ALS, NRP, ENPC, TNCC, PALS, etc.).
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and time management skills.
• Physical ability to push/pull/lift up to 50 lbs regularly; prolonged standing and walking; ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat.

Career Development

Participate in a structured specialty-focused career path, building core and fundamental skills with opportunities to specialize further in critical care.