Inpatient Psych Nurse

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Missouri is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care during night shifts, performing assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation within established nursing standards.

You will educate patients and families, participate in safety and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with an interprofessional team to develop individualized care plans addressing physical, emotional, and cultural needs.

Qualifications

• Educational requirement: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Licensure: Valid RN license.
• Experience: No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.
• Skills: Critical thinking, patient education, teamwork, safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care aligned with standards and best practices.
• Educate patients and families to ensure understanding of treatment plans and medication use.
• Participate in safety initiatives and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop and communicate personalized care plans, ensuring continuity of care.
• Assess patient needs holistically, including emotional and cultural factors, and adapt care accordingly.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient education

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

This position involves providing direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within established nursing standards. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, education of patients and families on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration. The nurse will participate in activities promoting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with the interprofessional team to develop, implement, and document individualized care plans that address physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and cultural considerations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive, compassionate nursing care aligned with standards and best practices.
• Educate patients and families to ensure understanding of treatment plans and medication use.
• Participate in safety initiatives and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop and communicate personalized care plans, ensuring continuity of care.
• Assess patient needs holistically, including emotional and cultural factors, and adapt care accordingly.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Educational requirement: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Licensure: Valid RN license.
• Experience: No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.
• Skills: Critical thinking, patient education, teamwork, safety awareness.
• This is a safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and safe work practices.

Additional Information:

The role offers professional growth opportunities through a career ladder with pay increases, benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and a sign-on bonus up to $15,000. The position operates during nights with weekend rotations, supporting high-quality psychiatric care in a top-ranked hospital environment.