New Graduate Nurse

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Sullivan (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Sullivan, MO seeks a Graduate Nurse to provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, and evaluation within established standards. The role requires completion of a nursing program and licensure within 90 days of graduation to maintain employment; duties include educating patients and families, developing individualized care plans, and ensuring patient safety.

Candidates should demonstrate critical thinking and a strong commitment to professional growth,

Qualifications

• Must have Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• Completion of a nursing program and licensure within 90 days of graduation to maintain employment.
• Regulatory compliance and safety-focused practices required.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on illness management and medications.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs using critical thinking.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and modify care plans.
• Evaluate patient responses and adjust care accordingly.
• Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities and pursue professional growth.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient education

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

The Graduate Nurse provides direct patient care activities, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, within established standards. This role requires completion of a nursing program and obtaining licensure within 90 days of graduation to maintain employment. The position involves educating patients and families on managing illness, using critical thinking to evaluate needs, developing individualized care plans, and promoting patient safety and quality care. It also includes participating in professional development and ensuring regulatory compliance. This is a safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and safe work practices.

Qualifications & Responsibilities:

• Educate patients on illness management and medication use.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs using critical thinking skills.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to develop and modify care plans, ensuring patient-centered care.
• Evaluate patient responses and adjust care accordingly.
• Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, including professional growth.
• Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience or additional certifications in specialized nursing areas are advantageous.

Additional Info:

Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. The organization is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.