Registered Nurse - Float Pool

Live Well Homecare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in San Antonio, TX seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for independent, complex patient care in a critical care or similar setting. You will administer medications, monitor treatment effects, document care, and educate patients and families while ensuring safety standards and efficient unit operations.

The role requires at least 2 years in critical care (5+ years preferred), an active RN license with BLS and ACLS, and BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of combined experience in critical care; 5 years preferred.
• BSN preferred; current RN license required.
• BLS, ACLS required; PALS and NRP may be required at specific facilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care using critical thinking and the nursing process.
• Coordinate patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize throughput.
• Supervise unit functions, maintain equipment, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Promote patient safety and participate in quality improvement efforts.
• Document patient information accurately and manage medical orders.
• Communicate effectively with care teams and educate patients and families.

Skills

Critical care experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Role Overview

The Nurse in this position provides independent, complex patient care in a critical care or similar setting, demonstrating clinical competence and effective delegation. They utilize the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation—adapting care to meet patients' psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs. The role includes administering medications, monitoring treatment effects, documenting care, and educating patients and families. The nurse manages patient flow, plans staffing needs, and ensures unit operations align with safety standards and regulations.

Role Overview

The Nurse in this position provides independent, complex patient care in a critical care or similar setting, demonstrating clinical competence and effective delegation. They utilize the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation—adapting care to meet patients' psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs. The role includes administering medications, monitoring treatment effects, documenting care, and educating patients and families. The nurse manages patient flow, plans staffing needs, and ensures unit operations align with safety standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care using critical thinking and the nursing process.
• Coordinate patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize throughput.
• Supervise unit functions, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Promote patient safety, participate in quality improvement, and communicate effectively across care teams.
• Document patient information accurately, interpret patient charts, and manage medical orders.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed, addressing physiological and psychological patient needs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of combined experience in critical care and another specialty; 5 years preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Current RN license, BLS, ACLS required; PALS and NRP at specific facilities.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills.