Clinical Nurse - Acute Medicine - Day Shift

Azza HealthCare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. This role emphasizes family-centered care, patient education, and safety/compliance activities across care teams.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license with a Nursing Diploma or Associate degree and preferably a BSN with 2+ years of experience. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required; nursing diploma or associate degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred with 2+ years of experience.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and patient advocacy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interprofessional team.
• Commitment to safety standards and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient assessments and care planning.
• Educate patients and families on health management and post-treatment needs.
• Participate in safety, quality, and compliance activities.
• Document care plans and communicate across the care continuum.
• Assess patient needs holistically, respecting cultural, emotional, and spiritual factors.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

RN licensure

Nursing Diploma/Associate degree

Bachelor’s in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, within established nursing care standards. The nurse promotes patient and family-centered care, educates on illness management, and participates in safety, quality, and regulatory activities. Development and documentation of individualized care plans are essential, ensuring effective communication across care teams. Critical nursing skills are required to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and barriers. The role is safety-sensitive, demanding alertness and safe work practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree; RN licensure required
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with at least 2 years of experience
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and patient advocacy skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interprofessional team
• Commitment to professional development and adherence to safety standards

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient assessments and care planning
• Educate patients and families on health management and post-treatment needs
• Participate in activities promoting safety, quality, and compliance
• Document care plans and communicate effectively across care continuum
• Assess patient needs holistically, respecting cultural, emotional, and spiritual factors

Additional benefits include sign-on bonuses, shift differentials, comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities.

• sign-on bonuses
• shift differentials
• comprehensive health coverage
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• professional development opportunities

This role offers a pathway for career advancement through a structured nurse career ladder, supporting ongoing growth and leadership in nursing practice.