Graduate Nurse – Spring 2027 (January – May 2027)

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a Graduate Nurse to provide direct patient care within established nursing standards. The position requires completing a nursing program and securing licensure within 90 days of graduation to maintain employment in Missouri.

Responsibilities include educating patients, coordinating care plans with healthcare teams, and ongoing evaluation of patient responses while upholding safety and quality standards in a care-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of nursing program and licensure within 90 days of graduation required.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families on managing illness, post-care, and medication needs.
• Utilize critical thinking to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional patient needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans collaboratively, promoting patient-centered care.
• Evaluate patient responses and modify care plans accordingly.
• Participate in safety, quality, and compliance activities; engage in professional development.
• Work in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining alertness and safety at all times.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Patient safety

Adaptability

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

The Graduate Nurse provides direct patient care activities, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, within established nursing standards. The role requires completing a nursing program and obtaining licensure within 90 days of graduation to maintain employment in Missouri.

Responsibilities:

• Educate patients and families on managing illness, post-care, and medication needs.
• Utilize critical thinking to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional patient needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans collaboratively, promoting patient-centered care.
• Evaluate patient responses and modify care plans accordingly.
• Participate in safety, quality, and compliance activities; engage in professional development.
• Work in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining alertness and safety at all times.

Qualifications:

• Minimum: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• Preferred: Relevant certifications or experience in nursing specialties.

Skills & Key Attributes:

• Strong critical thinking and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.
• Adaptability to diverse patient populations and settings.