Graduate Nurse Resident (Surgical) - Full-Time Nights

Azza HealthCare Agency; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks a registered nurse to provide direct patient care for all ages using the nursing process—assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation.

The role involves coordinating patient care with ancillary departments to enhance comfort and outcomes, while complying with Missouri Nurse Practice Act and professional ethics.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program (Associate, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current Missouri RN license (or compact licensure where required) and state board requirements.
• BLS certification or completion of an approved course within the required period; additional unit-specific certifications as needed.
• Physical ability to regularly push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds; prolonged standing and walking; ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for all ages using the nursing process—assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to enhance patient comfort and outcomes.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

Nursing degree (AA/ Diploma/ BSN)

Missouri RN licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Role: Provide direct patient care for all age groups using the nursing process—assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to enhance patient comfort and outcomes.
Practice & Standards: Work within the scope of nursing preparation and established guidelines, consistent with organizational mission, values, and service standards, and in accordance with the applicable Nurse Practice Act and professional ethics.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program (Associate, Diploma, or BSN).
• Responsible for obtaining and maintaining a current Missouri RN license (or compact licensure where required) and meeting state board requirements.
• BLS certification or completion of an approved course within the required period; additional unit-specific certifications as needed.
• Physical ability to regularly push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds; prolonged standing and walking; ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat.