Clinical Nurse - Pediatric Surgery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in a pediatric hospital setting. You will perform assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation within established nursing standards, and collaborate with families to develop individualized care plans.

You will educate families, participate in safety and quality initiatives, and support a patient-centered approach while respecting cultural values.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree; preferred Bachelor's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Promote healing environment through patient and family education.
• Participate in safety, quality, and professional development activities.
• Develop, implement, and communicate personalized care plans with interdisciplinary teams and families.
• Assess patient needs, including emotional, spiritual, and cultural factors.

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree; Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing direct patient care in a pediatric hospital setting, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing care standards. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on managing illnesses, and participation in safety, quality, and compliance activities. Nurses develop and document individualized care plans collaboratively, assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs while respecting patient values and cultural considerations. The position requires alertness and a focus on safety as it is deemed safety-sensitive.

This position involves providing direct patient care in a pediatric hospital setting, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing care standards. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on managing illnesses, and participation in safety, quality, and compliance activities. Nurses develop and document individualized care plans collaboratively, assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs while respecting patient values and cultural considerations. The position requires alertness and a focus on safety as it is deemed safety-sensitive.

Responsibilities

• Promote healing environment through patient and family education.
• Participate in safety, quality, and professional development activities.
• Develop, implement, and communicate personalized care plans with interdisciplinary teams and families.
• Assess patient needs, including emotional, spiritual, and cultural factors.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree; preferred Bachelor's Degree.
• Licensure: RN license required.
• Experience: No prior experience necessary; preferred 2+ years in pediatric or orthopedic nursing.

Additional Details

• Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more.
• This role supports career advancement through a structured nursing career ladder promoting professional growth, leadership, and increased compensation.