Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition assistance

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC in Missouri seeks an RN to provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, and evaluation within nursing standards. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, educate on illness management, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Role emphasizes safety-sensitive work; offers a career ladder with pay increases, leadership development, and continuing education.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• No prior experience necessary; preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with 2+ years of experience
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work safely and adapt to diverse patient needs

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient needs holistically
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans
• Educate patients and families on post-treatment care and medication management
• Participate in maintaining a safe, high-quality care environment

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing (RN license)

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview:

Provides direct patient care activities, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing care standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care, educates on illness management, and ensures safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and communicate individualized care plans, considering patient preferences, values, and cultural needs. Uses critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs. Recognizes the position as safety-sensitive, requiring alertness and safe work practices.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing (RN license required)
• No prior experience necessary; preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with 2+ years of experience
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work safely and adapt to diverse patient needs

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and evaluate patient needs holistically
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans
• Educate patients and families on post-treatment care and medication management
• Participate in maintaining a safe, high-quality care environment

Additional Information:

Role offers opportunities for professional growth through a career ladder with pay increases, leadership development, and continuing education. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, tuition assistance, and more. The position is based in a top-ranked hospital recognized for nursing excellence, supporting a multidisciplinary team dedicated to high-quality behavioral health inpatient care.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401K
• tuition assistance