Acute Medicine Nurse - Full Time Night Shift

Azza HealthCare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement through RN ladder

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency in Missouri seeks a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in an acute medicine unit of 13 beds. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans with a multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth communication across care settings.

RN licensure is mandatory; a Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree is required, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. The role includes a sign-on bonus and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• RN licensure is mandatory.
• No prior experience necessary; however, two years of experience is preferred for advanced roles.
• Strong communication, assessment, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient- and family-centered care by educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participate in activities that enhance patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, along with ongoing professional development.
• Develop and document care plans with clear goals, collaborating with team members, patients, and families.
• Use critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values, cultural, and spiritual considerations.
• Work in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining alertness and safe practices at all times.

Skills

Strong communication

Assessment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing direct patient care in an acute medicine unit with a capacity of 13 adult patients, specializing in complex medical conditions such as renal, endocrine, neurological, GI/GU, pulmonary, infectious diseases, and cardiology. The nurse will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring communication across care settings.

This position involves providing direct patient care in an acute medicine unit with a capacity of 13 adult patients, specializing in complex medical conditions such as renal, endocrine, neurological, GI/GU, pulmonary, infectious diseases, and cardiology. The nurse will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring communication across care settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote patient and family-centered care by educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.


• Participate in activities that enhance patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, along with ongoing professional development.


• Develop and document care plans with clear goals, collaborating with team members, patients, and families.


• Use critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values, cultural, and spiritual considerations.


• Work in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining alertness and safe practices at all times.

Qualifications & Skills

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.


• RN licensure is mandatory.


• No prior experience necessary; however, two years of experience is preferred for advanced roles.


• Strong communication, assessment, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Additional Information

• Opportunity for sign-on bonus, competitive benefits, and career advancement through a structured RN career ladder.


• Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more.


• The role offers a collaborative environment led by experienced management, emphasizing professional growth and quality patient care.