Weekend RN - High-Acuity MPCU Care & Collaboration

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) in our Medical Progressive Care Unit (MPCU) provides patient-centered care for adults with complex medical conditions, ensuring evidence-based practice and high safety standards.

Responsibility includes monitoring vitals and neuro/resp/renal status, administering medications, documenting care in EMR, and collaborating with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license (state-specific).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred experience in medical-surgical, telemetry, or acute care settings.
• ACLS and NIH Stroke Scale certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Delivering comprehensive nursing care to adults with complex medical conditions.
• Monitoring vital signs, neurological, respiratory, renal functions, and infection indicators, intervening promptly.
• Administering medications, treatments, and procedures with accuracy and clinical judgment.
• Collaborating with physicians, therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educating patients and families on medical conditions, treatments, medications, and post-discharge care.
• Documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in electronic medical records.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives and ensuring patient safety.
• Providing compassionate, holistic care aligned with organizational values.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Clinical assessment

Communication

Collaboration

Patient safety

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) in our Medical Progressive Care Unit (MPCU) provides patient-centered care for adults with complex medical conditions, ensuring evidence-based practice and high safety standards.

Responsibility includes monitoring vitals and neuro/resp/renal status, administering medications, documenting care in EMR, and collaborating with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes and discharge planning.