PACU - Clinical Nurse

Azza HealthCare Agency; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks a registered nurse to deliver direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, aligned with nursing standards. The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, education on illness management, and safe medication use.

Highlights include 4x9-hour shifts with a 45-minute call response time, hospital-based setting, and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• Education: nursing diploma/associate; bachelor's preferred.
• No prior experience required; two years of experience preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with clear goals, ensuring effective communication across care teams.
• Assesses physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, cultural, and spiritual factors.
• Participates in safety, quality, and regulatory compliance activities, along with ongoing professional development.

Skills

Critical Care

Communication

Teamwork

Safety

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview:

Provides direct patient care activities, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, following nursing standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication use.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with clear goals, ensuring effective communication across care teams.
• Assesses physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, cultural, and spiritual factors.
• Participates in activities that enhance patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, along with ongoing professional development.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree; preferred Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Licensure: Valid RN license.
• Experience: No prior experience required; however, two years of experience is preferred.
• Additional skills: Critical nursing skills, ability to work safely and alertly, excellent communication, and teamwork skills.

Additional Information:

The role involves working four 9-hour shifts, with call responsibilities requiring a 45-minute response time. Experience in ICU, ED, or critical care is preferred. The position emphasizes safety and quality patient care in a hospital setting.