Neuro Step Down Nurse (Full Time/Part Time)

Live Well Homecare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to provide direct patient care across home health settings. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within nursing standards, educating patients and families on illness management and post-treatment care.

Collaborating with the healthcare team, you will develop individualized care plans, document progress, and ensure clear communication across care settings while respecting cultural preferences.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree; Bachelor’s preferred.
• No prior experience required; two years preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Fosters a healing environment through education and support.
• Participates in safety, quality, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Develops and communicates care plans with defined goals in collaboration with patients and team members.
• Assess patient needs holistically, considering emotional, spiritual, and cultural factors.
• Maintains safety-sensitive standards, working alertly and safely at all times.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Cultural competence

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care activities, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration. Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and document individualized care plans, ensuring clear communication across care settings. Uses critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations.

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care activities, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration. Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and document individualized care plans, ensuring clear communication across care settings. Uses critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations.

Responsibilities

• Fosters a healing environment through education and support.
• Participates in safety, quality, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Develops and communicates care plans with defined goals in collaboration with patients and team members.
• Assess patient needs holistically, considering emotional, spiritual, and cultural factors.
• Maintains safety-sensitive standards, working alertly and safely at all times.

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Licenses: Valid RN license.
• Experience: No prior experience required; two years preferred for advanced roles.

Skills

Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork abilities; critical thinking; cultural competence.

Key Duties

Providing compassionate patient care, ensuring safety, collaborating on care plans, and educating patients and families to promote health outcomes.