Graduate Nurse - LTACH

Mymlc; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Saint Joseph, MO, is seeking a Graduate Nurse (RN) for on-site inpatient care. This role requires recent nursing graduates and includes responsibilities such as patient assessments, care planning, and patient teaching. Candidates must obtain RN licensure within 90 days and have BLS certification. The position offers variable shifts, and the organization values exceptional service to patients and families.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate of a school of nursing is required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required within 90 days.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessment/reassessment of patients and documents in medical records.
• Analyzes collected information to determine patient’s needs.
• Develops and implements plans of care based on assessments.
• Ensures discharge plans are included in patient care plans.
• Engages in teaching for patients, families, and staff.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - BSN

Job description

Saint Joseph, MO, United States (On-site)

Job Description

The Graduate Nurse (RN) Inpatient works under the supervision of leadership. The GN Inpatient assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care according to standards. Accepts responsibility for direction of co‑workers in the implementation of plans of care. May be required to work in other areas according to skill of staff and acuity of patient. Provides exceptional service to all patients and customers. The Graduate Nurse position is time limited. A person may remain in the Graduate Nurse position until one of the following occurs: 1) They become a Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in their designated working state OR 2) They receive a failing score on the nurse licensure exam and are moved to another position in which they qualify.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessment/reassessment of patient and documents in medical record.
• Analyzes the information collected to determine patient’s needs and expected outcomes.
• Develops and implements plan of care based upon the assessment, diagnosis, and expected outcomes of patient.
• Ensures a discharge plan is a part of the individualized plan of care as appropriate to the population served.
• Engages in patient/family/staff teaching to achieve the desired patient outcomes.Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Recent graduate of a school of nursing - Required
• Bachelor's Degree - BSN - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensure/Or Compact State Licensure in state, depending upon designated work location - Required within 90 Days
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required within 90 Days
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - IF working in an inpatient area in which ACLS is required within 90 Days

Travel Requirements

None

Job Info

• Job Identification 1125
• Job Category Inpatient Nursing
• Posting Date 03/31/2026, 06:07 PM
• Job Shift Variable
• Locations 5325 Faraon St, Saint Joseph, MO, 64506, US (On-site)