Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Live Well Homecare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver comprehensive patient care during hospital stays, performing thorough assessments and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

The RN will implement care plans, administer medications, educate patients, plan discharge, and document responses. Requires active RN license and BLS certification; strong communication and teamwork are essential to uphold safety and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Active RN license and BLS certification.
• Proficient in nursing assessment and care planning.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough assessments of patients.
• Establish and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Implement nursing interventions.
• Document patient responses accurately.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Coordinate with the healthcare team for discharge planning.
• Ensure patient safety and infection control compliance.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Care planning

Documentation

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

RN license

BLS certification

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

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

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.