Neuro Step Down Nurse (Full Time/Part Time) (Days/Nights)

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Missouri is seeking a qualified registered nurse to provide direct patient care in home settings, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.

Responsibilities include educating patients and families, coordinating with the interprofessional team, and documenting individualized care plans while upholding safety and regulatory compliance in a home-care environment.

Qualifications

• RN license is required.
• No prior experience required.
• 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participates in activities that ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, while engaging in professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with clear goals, collaborating with the interprofessional team, patients, and families.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Works in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining constant alertness to ensure safety.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient education

Collaborative teamwork

Cultural competence

Adherence to safety protocols

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Role Overview:

Provides direct patient care activities, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, within nursing standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participates in activities that ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, while engaging in professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with clear goals, collaborating with the interprofessional team, patients, and families.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Works in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining constant alertness to ensure safety.

Qualifications:

• Educational Requirements: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience: No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid RN license.

Skills:

Critical thinking, patient education, collaborative teamwork, cultural competence, and adherence to safety protocols.