New Graduate Nurse

Azza HealthCare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Contributions

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks Graduate Nurses entering their first RN role. You will perform direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, while pursuing licensure within 90 days of graduation.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to educate patients and families, develop individualized care plans, and uphold safety and quality standards in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate nurses with ADN/BSN/MSN, class of 2026 or earlier.
• Must obtain nursing licensure within 90 days of graduation.
• Strong critical thinking and commitment to safe practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Educate patients and families on care plans, meds, and safety.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and modify care plans.
• Participate in safety, quality, and ongoing professional growth.

Skills

Patient Education

Holistic Assessment

Care Planning

Care Plan Evaluation

Safety & Quality

Critical Thinking

Education

Nursing Diploma/ADN/BSN/MSN

RN licensure within 90 days

Job description

Role Overview

This position is suited for student nurses graduating in 2026 or earlier with ADN, BSN, or MSN, entering their first RN role. The role involves providing direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, following nursing standards. The Graduate Nurse will obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation to maintain employment and will collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and modify individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and promote patient safety and quality care. The position emphasizes critical thinking, professional development, and adherence to safety protocols. It is a safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and safe practice.

Role Overview

This position is suited for student nurses graduating in 2026 or earlier with ADN, BSN, or MSN, entering their first RN role. The role involves providing direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, following nursing standards. The Graduate Nurse will obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation to maintain employment and will collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and modify individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and promote patient safety and quality care. The position emphasizes critical thinking, professional development, and adherence to safety protocols. It is a safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and safe practice.

Qualifications And Responsibilities

• Educate patients on managing illnesses, post-treatment care, and medications.
• Assess patient needs holistically, including physical, psychosocial, and emotional aspects.
• Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams, ensuring family-centered care.
• Evaluate patient responses and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, along with ongoing professional growth.
• Complete a nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills and a commitment to safe practice.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or additional certifications in nursing are advantageous but not mandatory.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance starting the first day.
• Disability insurance paid by the employer.
• Retirement contributions, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and other resources to support well-being and professional development.