New Graduate Nurse – Full-Time

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC seeks a Graduate Nurse to provide direct patient care under Missouri nursing standards from graduation to licensure. The role involves assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to support patient health outcomes.

Licensure must be obtained within 90 days of graduation to maintain employment in Missouri. Responsibilities include educating patients and families, collaborating with the healthcare team, and contributing to safety, quality, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or ADN required.
• Must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families on illness management and post-treatment care.
• Utilize critical thinking to assess patients’ needs (physical, psychosocial, emotional).
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with the healthcare team.
• Evaluate patient responses and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Contribute to patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Participate in professional development and ensure safety-sensitive duties are performed safely.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Quality care

Education

Nursing Diploma

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

The Graduate Nurse provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, within nursing standards after completing a nursing program and before licensure. The position requires obtaining licensure within 90 days of graduation to maintain employment in Missouri.

Responsibilities:

• Educate patients and families on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication use.
• Utilize critical thinking to assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare team, promoting patient and family-centered care.
• Evaluate patient responses and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Contribute to patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Participate in professional development and ensure safety-sensitive duties are performed safely.

Qualifications:

• Nursing Diploma or Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation.

Skills & Key Attributes:

• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within healthcare teams.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.