Inpatient Psych Nurse

Azza HealthCare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Support resources

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a dedicated RN to provide direct patient care, assess needs, and develop individualized care plans. You will educate patients and families on illness management and post-treatment needs, while collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure safety and high-quality care across settings.

The role emphasizes culturally sensitive care, communication across care settings, and ongoing professional development in nursing standards.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate's degree in nursing required.
• Valid RN license.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with at least 2 years of experience preferred.
• Safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care
• Educate patients and families on health management
• Ensure safety and compliance with healthcare standards
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create and communicate care plans
• Assess and address physical, emotional, and cultural needs of patients

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, medication, and post-treatment needs. Participates in activities that ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, while engaging in professional development. Develops and documents individualized care plans collaboratively with patients, families, and the healthcare team, ensuring clear communication across care settings. Utilizes critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations.

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, medication, and post-treatment needs. Participates in activities that ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, while engaging in professional development. Develops and documents individualized care plans collaboratively with patients, families, and the healthcare team, ensuring clear communication across care settings. Utilizes critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Licensure: Valid RN license
• Experience: No prior experience required; preferred is a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with at least 2 years of experience
• Safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and safe work practices

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care
• Educate patients and families on health management
• Ensure safety and compliance with healthcare standards
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create and communicate care plans
• Assess and address physical, emotional, and cultural needs of patients

Benefits:

Comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and additional support resources.