Registered Nurse - PACU - Full-Time - Days

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse (PACU) to provide patient care using the nursing process and uphold professional accountability for assigned patients. The role involves evaluating care from other caregivers and coordinating with departments to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes while protecting patient rights and confidentiality.

Required qualifications include RN licensure (US or compact), BLS certification, and the ability to perform physical tasks (up to 50 lbs).

Qualifications

• RN licensure in required jurisdiction (and/or compact licensure)
• BLS certification (or onboarding requirement)
• ACLS/PALS/TNCC or unit-specific certifications may be required
• Physically able to push/pull/lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the nursing process and maintain accountability for assigned patients
• Evaluate effectiveness of care delivered by other direct caregivers
• Coordinate patient care with other departments to support safe, high-quality outcomes
• Protect patient rights and ensure confidentiality of information

Skills

Nursing care

Care coordination

Patient assessment

Education

RN licensure (US)

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS/TNCC (optional)

RN degree (ADN/ Diploma/ BSN)

Job description

Registered Nurse (PACU)

provides patient care using the nursing process and maintains professional accountability for assigned patients. Evaluates the effectiveness of care delivered by other direct caregivers and coordinates patient care with other departments to support safe, high-quality outcomes. Protects patient rights and ensures confidentiality of patient information, performing all duties in alignment with organizational mission, values, and service standards.

Registered Nurse (PACU)

provides patient care using the nursing process and maintains professional accountability for assigned patients. Evaluates the effectiveness of care delivered by other direct caregivers and coordinates patient care with other departments to support safe, high-quality outcomes. Protects patient rights and ensures confidentiality of patient information, performing all duties in alignment with organizational mission, values, and service standards.

Qualifications

• RN graduate with an Associate’s, Diploma, or BSN degree
• Current RN licensure in required jurisdiction (and/or compact licensure as applicable); responsible for obtaining and maintaining licensure
• BLS certification (or successful completion per onboarding requirements); may require unit-specific certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or TNCC
• Physically able to push/pull/lift up to 50 lbs regularly; able to stand and walk for extended periods and perform gripping, reaching, bending, kneeling, twisting, and squatting
• Previous RN experience preferred