Neuro Step Down Nurse (Full-Time)

Azza HealthCare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks a dedicated RN to provide direct patient care in a specialized neuro unit, caring for neurological and general medicine patients. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications include a Nursing Diploma or ADN, active RN licensure, with BSN preferred for advanced roles. Some positions may require 2+ years of experience; full-time benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or ADN required for role.
• RN licensure is required; BSN preferred for advanced roles.
• No minimum experience required; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care within nursing standards across assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Promote patient and family-centered care; educate on illness management and post-treatment care; supervise medication administration.
• Ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while pursuing ongoing professional development.
• Develop and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and families.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Safety-consciousness

Education

Nursing Diploma or ADN

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Clinical protocols

Job description

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, within established nursing standards.

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, within established nursing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family-centered care by educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Ensures patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while engaging in professional development activities.
• Develops and documents individualized care plans with clear goals in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families, ensuring effective communication across care settings.
• Utilizes critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient values, cultural, spiritual, and individual preferences.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• RN licensure required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• No prior experience necessary; 2+ years of experience preferred for advanced roles.
• This position is safety-sensitive, requiring constant alertness and safe work practices.

Additional Information

• Full-time role with comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more.
• Opportunity to work in a specialized neuro unit caring for neurological and general medicine patients.