Medical Surgical Nurse (Full-Time, Night Shift)

Azza HealthCare Agency; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking an RN for inpatient post-operative care in a hospital setting. This full-time, night-shift position emphasizes patient- and family-centered planning and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license and a nursing degree; Bachelor's degree is preferred. Strong communication and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team are essential for delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on care management and medication administration.
• Maintain safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate care across departments with the healthcare team.

Skills

Strong communication

Assessment

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards. Focuses on promoting patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, and ensuring safety and quality compliance. Develops and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients, addressing physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs. Utilizes critical nursing skills to evaluate patient conditions and barriers to involvement, maintaining a safe environment as this is a safety-sensitive position.

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards. Focuses on promoting patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, and ensuring safety and quality compliance. Develops and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients, addressing physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs. Utilizes critical nursing skills to evaluate patient conditions and barriers to involvement, maintaining a safe environment as this is a safety-sensitive position.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• No prior experience necessary; 2+ years of experience preferred
• Strong communication, assessment, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare setting and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans
• Educate patients and families on care management and medication administration
• Participate in maintaining safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Proactively communicate and coordinate care across departments

Additional Information: The role offers full-time night shifts, with benefits including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more. This position is essential for delivering high-quality inpatient post-operative care in a hospital setting.