Neurology Clinical Nurse

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a registered nurse to provide direct patient care within an intensive rehabilitation inpatient unit for adults and seniors, focusing on safety and high-quality outcomes.

You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, collaborate with a diverse care team and families, and educate patients on illness management and post-treatment care. RN licensure is required; no prior experience is necessary, though 2+ years is preferred for advanced roles.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing; preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Licensure: RN license required.
• Experience: No prior experience required; preferred 2+ years for advanced roles.
• Safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• 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, and cultural factors.
• Ensures communication of care plans across the continuum of care.

Skills

Patient care

Interprofessional collaboration

Communication

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree

RN license

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview: Provides direct patient care, 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. Participates in activities that ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, while engaging in professional development.

Responsibilities:

• 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, and cultural factors.
• Ensures communication of care plans across the continuum of care.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum education: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing; preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Licensure: RN license required.
• Experience: No prior experience required; preferred 2+ years for advanced roles.
• Safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and safe work practices.

Additional Information: The role is within a specialized inpatient unit focused on intensive rehabilitation for adult and geriatric patients with various neurological, orthopedic, and traumatic conditions. The position emphasizes safety, patient education, and collaborative care to support recovery and well-being.