Orthopedics Nurse

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Career ladder

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to provide direct patient care within established nursing standards, focusing on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to support patient well‑being.

You will educate patients and families on illness management and discharge instructions, collaborate with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans, and participate in safety, quality, and professional development activities.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license.
• No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.
• Strong clinical assessment and care planning skills, plus cultural competence.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient needs across physical, emotional, and spiritual domains.
• Educate patients and families on care management and post-discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to create and communicate care plans.
• Participate in activities that enhance safety, quality, and professional growth.

Skills

Critical nursing skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Cultural competence

Job description

Provides direct patient care within established nursing standards, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment needs, and medication administration. Participates in safety and quality improvement activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and professional development. Develops and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, addressing physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs. Maintains a safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and safe practices.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Licenses & Certifications: Valid RN license.
• Experience: No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.
• Skills: Critical nursing skills, effective communication, teamwork, cultural competence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and evaluate patient needs across physical, emotional, and spiritual domains.
• Educate patients and families on care management and post-discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to create and communicate care plans.
• Participate in activities that enhance safety, quality, and professional growth.

Benefits & Rewards:

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Disability and retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and flexible spending accounts.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement through a structured career ladder.