Part-Time Emergency Department Nurse

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Employee well-being resources

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in an Emergency Department setting, performing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation within established standards.

You will collaborate with the interprofessional team to develop individualized care plans, educate patients and families on care management, and promote safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. This safety-sensitive role requires alertness and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing; RN license required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred with at least 2 years of experience.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient needs, develop and implement care plans, and document progress.
• Educate patients and families on care management and post-treatment needs.
• Participate in activities that ensure patient safety, quality, and compliance.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and teamwork.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

This position involves providing direct patient care in an Emergency Department setting, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care within established standards. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on illness management, and promoting safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. The nurse collaborates with the interprofessional team to develop and communicate individualized care plans, considering physical, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and patient preferences. The position is safety-sensitive, requiring alertness and safe work practices.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree in Nursing; RN license required
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment

Responsibilities:

• Assess and evaluate patient needs, develop and implement care plans, and document progress
• Educate patients and families on care management and post-treatment needs
• Participate in activities that ensure patient safety, quality, and compliance
• Engage in ongoing professional development and teamwork

Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and other resources aimed at supporting employee well-being.