Orthopedic Spinal Surgery Clinical Nurse – (Days or Nights)

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC seeks a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in a 32-bed orthopedic/neuro spine unit, handling elective surgeries such as joint replacements, back, knee and hip procedures.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes. Strong communication and critical thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• RN licensure with nursing diploma or associate degree.
• BSN preferred with 2 years of experience.
• Strong communication, assessment, critical thinking and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop care plans.
• Educate patients and families on care management and post-discharge needs.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team for optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communication regarding patient care.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree, RN licensure

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Provides direct patient care in a 32-bed orthopedic/neuro spine unit specializing in elective surgeries such as joint replacements, back, knee, and hip procedures. Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care within established standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care by educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration. Develops individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team, ensuring effective communication across all care stages. Utilizes critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, cultural, and spiritual factors. Participates in activities to enhance patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and engages in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Educational requirement: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree, RN licensure
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and 2 years of experience
• Strong communication, assessment, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work safely and in a constant alert state, as position is safety-sensitive

Key Duties:

• Assess patient needs and develop care plans
• Educate patients and families on care management and post-discharge needs
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
• Collaborate with healthcare team for optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation and communication regarding patient care

Join a hospital recognized for nursing excellence, offering benefits including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities.