Orthopedic Nurse - Patient-Centered Care & Recovery

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC in Missouri is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in an orthopedic unit, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing activities. The role involves promoting patient-family-centered care, preventing complications, and collaborating with the healthcare team to support recovery after joint replacement, spine surgery, or trauma.

Candidates must hold RN licensure with a nursing diploma or associate degree; a bachelor’s

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate’s degree with RN licensure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking and teamwork are required.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment home care, and medication administration.
• Ensures patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while participating in professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Uses critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient values and barriers.
• Works in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining alertness and safety at all times.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC in Missouri is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in an orthopedic unit, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing activities. The role involves promoting patient-family-centered care, preventing complications, and collaborating with the healthcare team to support recovery after joint replacement, spine surgery, or trauma.

Candidates must hold RN licensure with a nursing diploma or associate degree; a bachelor’s