Acute Medicine Nurse (Full-Time, Night Shift)

Azza HealthCare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency in St. Louis, MO is seeking a registered nurse for a 25-bed acute care unit in a high-volume hospital. You will perform assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.

Role emphasizes education, safety, and collaboration with families. You will develop care plans, support illness management, and participate in quality and safety initiatives. RN license required; BSN preferred with two years of experience.

Qualifications

• Qualifications include a Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree and RN licensure.
• Preferred candidates have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Promote patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, medication, and post-discharge needs.
• Participate in safety, quality, and compliance activities, and contribute to professional development.
• Develop, implement, and communicate individualized care plans with the healthcare team, patients and families.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs, respecting patient preferences and barriers.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient education

Collaboration

Adherence to standards of care

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Join a 25-bed acute care unit providing specialized nursing care in a high-volume hospital setting.
Role involves direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

• Promote patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, medication, and post-discharge needs.
• Participate in safety, quality, and compliance activities, and contribute to professional development.
• Develop, implement, and communicate individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs, considering patient preferences and barriers.
• Work in a safety-sensitive environment, demonstrating alertness and safety awareness.

Qualifications include a Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree and RN licensure. Preferred candidates have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience.

Skills required: Critical thinking, patient education, collaboration, and adherence to standards of care.

This role offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and opportunities for professional growth within a recognized hospital committed to excellence in patient care and nursing development.