Clinical Nurse Transplant

Azza HealthCare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency in St. Louis is seeking a Clinical Nurse specialized in Kidney and Liver Transplant Surgery to join a fast-paced transplant unit for night shifts. The role focuses on direct patient care in complex transplant and hepatobiliary procedures.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team and participate in education for patients and families, with orientation and residency programs available for new graduates.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license or ability to obtain licensure within 90 days.
• Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• No prior experience necessary; structured orientation, critical care training, and nurse residency programs offered for new graduates.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within nursing standards.
• Educate patients and families on managing illness, post-treatment care, and medication.
• Develop and modify individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team.
• Participate in activities promoting patient safety, quality, and professional growth.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary teams including physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers, and spiritual care providers.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Direct patient care

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a Clinical Nurse specialized in Kidney and Liver Transplant Surgery to join a highly skilled, fast-paced transplant unit. This full-time, night-shift role involves providing direct patient care in complex transplant and hepatobiliary procedures, supporting patients through life-changing treatments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within nursing standards.


• Educate patients and families on managing illness, post-treatment care, and medication.


• Develop and modify individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team.


• Participate in activities promoting patient safety, quality, and professional growth.


• Work alongside multidisciplinary teams including physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers, and spiritual care providers.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current nursing license or ability to obtain licensure within 90 days.


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


• No prior experience necessary, with structured orientation, critical care training, and nurse residency programs offered for new graduates.


• Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.

Additional Benefits

• Comprehensive training, professional development, and a supportive team environment.


• Opportunities for growth in a nationally recognized transplant program.


• Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.