Wound Care Nurse

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Well-being resources

Career advancement

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide wound care in a Magnet-designated hospital setting in St. Louis, MO. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in collaboration with the healthcare team.

The role emphasizes patient and family education, safety, and adherence to nursing standards, with opportunities for career growth through a structured RN ladder and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• RN license and Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience preferred.
• No prior experience or supervisory experience required; previous wound care experience is a plus.
• Opportunities for career growth through a structured RN career ladder, promoting professional development, leadership, and increased compensation.
• Focus on delivering top-quality care in a Magnet-designated hospital recognized for nursing excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develops and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families, ensuring clear communication across care continuum.
• Utilizes critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, cultural, spiritual, and population-specific factors.
• Supports a safe environment, working alertly and responsibly as a safety-sensitive position.

Skills

RN license

Nursing Diploma/Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Two years experience

Wound care experience

Career development

Magnet hospital

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Provides comprehensive patient care in a Wound Care Center, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.
Promotes patient and family-centered care by educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication use.
Participates in activities to ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, as well as ongoing professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families, ensuring clear communication across care continuum.
• Utilizes critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, cultural, spiritual, and population-specific factors.
• Supports a safe environment, working alertly and responsibly as a safety-sensitive position.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Educational requirements include an RN license with a Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree; a Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience are preferred.
• No prior experience or supervisory experience required; previous wound care experience is a plus.
• Opportunities for career growth through a structured RN career ladder, promoting professional development, leadership, and increased compensation.
• Focus on delivering top-quality care in a Magnet®-designated hospital recognized for nursing excellence.

Benefits include:

• comprehensive health coverage
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• paid time off
• and other resources to support well-being and career advancement