Registered Nurse – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care during hospital stays, assessing and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include assessments, care plans, nursing interventions, medication administration, patient education, discharge planning, and documentation of responses, with emphasis on safety and infection control. Qualifications: active RN license, BLS, strong communication, professionalism, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Active RN license and BLS certification in the relevant state(s).
• Demonstrates technical proficiency and adheres to safety and infection control policies.
• Exhibits professionalism and effective communication skills.
• Fosters a respectful, collaborative environment and supports professional development.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough patient assessments and evaluate care needs.
• Establish and evaluate individualized care plans and nursing interventions.
• Document patient responses and progress.
• Administer medications and provide patient education.
• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

RN license (state)

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive patient care during hospital stays, assessing, managing, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams using a patient-centered approach.

Key responsibilities include performing thorough assessments, establishing and evaluating individualized care plans, implementing nursing interventions, and documenting patient responses. The role involves medication administration, patient education, discharge planning, and collaborating with healthcare team members to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications require an active RN license and BLS certification in the relevant state(s). The nurse must demonstrate technical proficiency, adhere to safety and infection control policies, and exhibit professionalism and effective communication skills. They are expected to foster a respectful, collaborative environment, support professional development, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Additional duties include ensuring patient safety, managing specialized care such as restraint and pain management, and providing age-appropriate treatment for adult and geriatric populations. The role emphasizes service excellence, accountability, and adherence to hospital standards to promote optimal patient outcomes.