Inpatient Surgical RN (Full Time or Part Time)

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks an RN to provide direct patient care on a 68-bed inpatient surgical unit, focusing on post-surgical patients and education for illness management, recovery, and medication administration.

The role emphasizes professional development, patient-centered care, and collaboration with the healthcare team. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• 0-2+ years experience preferred for advanced roles.
• Strong assessment, communication and critical thinking skills.
• Commitment to quality care and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families about health and care plans to foster healing.
• Support patient safety and regulatory compliance.
• Develop, implement, and document care plans with clear goals.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs respecting patient preferences and culture.
• Maintain a high level of alertness for a safety-sensitive environment.

Skills

RN Licensure

Assessment

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/BSN)

Job description

Role Overview:

Provides direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within established nursing standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fosters a healing environment by educating patients and families about their health and care plans.
• Participates in activities to ensure patient safety, quality, and compliance with regulations.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with clear goals in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and caregivers.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural values.
• Contributes to a safety-sensitive environment by maintaining a high level of alertness and safe practices.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN).
• Experience: No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.
• Skills: Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking abilities; commitment to quality care and patient safety.

Additional Information:

The role is situated on a 68-bed inpatient surgical unit with a focus on post-surgical patients, emphasizing professional development and a patient-centered approach. Offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

• health insurance
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• paid time off