Clinical Nurse - Night Shift

Azza HealthCare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks an RN to provide direct patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in a patient-centered environment. The role emphasizes adherence to nursing standards and collaboration with the healthcare team.

The position focuses on educating patients and families about illness management and participating in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, with a clear emphasis on communication and proactive care planning.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate degree required.
• RN licensure required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred with 2+ years experience.
• ICU or critical care experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe, compassionate care and educate patients and families.
• Participate in professional development and ensure compliance with care standards.
• Assess patient needs, preferences, and barriers to involvement in care.
• Work safely in a vigilant, alert manner as this is a safety-sensitive role.

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

RN licensure

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview
This position involves providing direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring adherence to nursing standards. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on illness management, and participation in safety, quality, and regulatory activities. Nurses will develop, implement, and document individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team, considering patient preferences and cultural needs. Critical nursing skills are essential for evaluating physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, with a focus on communication and proactive care planning.

Role Overview
This position involves providing direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring adherence to nursing standards. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on illness management, and participation in safety, quality, and regulatory activities. Nurses will develop, implement, and document individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team, considering patient preferences and cultural needs. Critical nursing skills are essential for evaluating physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, with a focus on communication and proactive care planning.
Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing
• RN licensure required
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience
• Experience in ICU or critical care is a plus

Key Duties

• Promote safe, compassionate care and educate patients and families
• Participate in professional development and ensure compliance with care standards
• Assess patient needs, preferences, and barriers to involvement in care
• Work safely in a vigilant, alert manner as this is a safety-sensitive role

This role offers opportunities for career advancement through a structured career ladder with associated pay increases, emphasizing professional growth, leadership, and service excellence.