New Graduate Nurse

Azza HealthCare Agency; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency in Missouri is hiring a Graduate Nurse to provide supervised patient care, perform assessments, formulate plans, implement care, and evaluate outcomes as you pursue licensure within 90 days of graduation.

You will work with a healthcare team to educate patients and families, ensure safety, and contribute to quality care in a fast-paced on-site setting in Lee's Summit.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Willingness to obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families on illness management and medications.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs using critical thinking.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with the healthcare team.
• Evaluate patient responses and adjust care plans as needed.
• Support patient safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and stay alert in a safety-sensitive environment.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview

The Graduate Nurse provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, following completion of a nursing program and prior to licensure. They must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation to maintain employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Use critical thinking to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional patient needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare team members, promoting patient-centered care.
• Evaluate patient responses and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Participate in activities ensuring patient safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance, while engaging in professional development.
• Work in a safety-sensitive environment requiring constant alertness.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Willingness to obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation.

Skills And Attributes

• Strong critical thinking and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a healthcare team.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Professional development opportunities