Graduate Nurse – Spring 2027 (January – May 2027)

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Nurse residency programs

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Missouri is seeking a Graduate Nurse to provide direct patient care and support education, safety, and quality initiatives. The position emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans and promote high standards of nursing practice.

Successful candidates will obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation and participate in nurse residency programs and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level nursing knowledge required.
• Good communication and clinical reasoning.
• Ability to implement care plans under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families on illness management and medications.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs using critical thinking.
• Develop and implement personalized care plans with the healthcare team.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust care accordingly.
• Engage in safety, quality, regulatory activities, and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Nursing Diploma or ADN

Job description

The Graduate Nurse provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, within established nursing standards. This position supports patient education, promotes safety and quality, and collaborates with healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans. The role requires obtaining licensure within 90 days of graduation from an accredited nursing program to maintain employment.

Responsibilities include:

• Educating patients and families on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication use.
• Utilizing critical thinking to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs.
• Developing and implementing personalized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Monitoring patient responses and adjusting care accordingly.
• Participating in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, along with ongoing professional development.

Qualifications:

• Minimum: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• Preferred: Additional qualifications or experience related to nursing roles are advantageous.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work safely and attentively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information:

• This is a safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and safety compliance.
• Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more.
• Opportunities for nurse residency programs and ongoing professional growth are available.