Intermediate Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) – PRN Day Shift

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Well-being programs

RN Career Ladder

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a registered nurse for a PRN role in a community hospital setting, delivering patient-centered care with a focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities include assessment, planning, education, and collaboration with the care team to ensure seamless transitions across the continuum of care.

The role offers a stable day-shift schedule, professional growth through the BJC RN Career Ladder, shift differentials, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Nursing diploma or associate's degree; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licensure: Valid RN license.
• Experience: No experience required; two years preferred for advanced roles.
• Strong assessment, communication, and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within established standards.
• Educate patients and families on illness management, medication, and post-treatment needs.
• Promote safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, while participating in professional development activities.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, ensuring effective communication across the continuum of care.
• Using critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional patient needs, considering cultural and personal values.

Skills

Strong assessment skills

Communication skills

Patient education

Education

Nursing diploma or associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview

Join a supportive and collaborative care unit as a registered nurse, providing exceptional patient-centered care in a community-based hospital setting. This PRN position offers a stable day-shift schedule, shift differentials, and opportunities for professional growth through a competency-based career ladder supporting bedside advancement.

Responsibilities include:

• Assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care within established standards.
• Educating patients and families on illness management, medication, and post-treatment needs.
• Promoting safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, while participating in professional development activities.
• Developing individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, ensuring effective communication across the continuum of care.
• Using critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional patient needs, considering cultural and personal values.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum education: Nursing diploma or associate's degree; preferred bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Licensure: Valid RN license.
• Experience: No experience required; two years preferred for advanced roles.
• Strong assessment, communication, and patient education skills.

Additional Details:

The role is self-sensitive, requiring alertness and safe work practices. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and well-being programs. This position offers growth opportunities within the BJC RN Career Ladder, fostering professional development while remaining at the bedside.