Med Surg RN (Full-Time, Night Shift)

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Sullivan (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Career ladder

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in a 34-bed Medical/Surgical unit within a critical access hospital. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, focusing on patient- and family-centered approaches, collaboration with the healthcare team, and safety and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes education, care planning, and coordination for post-discharge needs while meeting cultural, emotional, and spiritual considerations.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Current RN license required.
• No prior experience required; two years’ experience preferred.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment with alertness and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care, including patient assessments and care planning.
• Educate patients and families on health management and post-discharge needs.
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and professional development activities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Competitive compensation, shift differentials, and BSN differential.
• Sign-on bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance and career ladder programs to support professional growth and advancement.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Critical thinking

Professionalism

Education

Nursing Diploma/ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

This position involves providing direct patient care in a 34-bed Medical/Surgical unit within a critical access hospital. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, emphasizing patient and family-centered approaches. The nurse will develop and document individualized care plans, collaborate with the healthcare team, and promote safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Key duties also involve patient education on managing illnesses, post-treatment care, and medication administration, considering patients’ cultural, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Current RN license required.
• No prior experience necessary; two years’ experience preferred.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment with alertness and professionalism.

Key Duties

• Provide comprehensive nursing care, including patient assessments and care planning.
• Educate patients and families on health management and post-discharge needs.
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and professional development activities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Competitive compensation, shift differentials, and BSN differential.
• Sign-on bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance and career ladder programs to support professional growth and advancement.