PACU - Clinical Nurse

Azza HealthCare Agency; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency in Belleville, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care within established nursing standards. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while promoting patient and family-centered practices.

This role emphasizes patient education, safety, teamwork, and continuous quality improvement. A nursing diploma or associate degree with RN licensure is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred with at least two years of experience.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate’s degree and RN license.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred and at least 2 years of experience.
• No supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care following nursing standards.
• Educate patients and families on illness management and medications.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans.
• Communicate across the care continuum to ensure safety and quality.
• Promote patient- and family-centered care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Safety adherence

Teamwork

Education

Nursing diploma or associate’s degree

RN license

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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

• Promotes patient and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Educates patients and families on managing illness, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participates in activities that ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with clear goals, communicating effectively across the care continuum.
• Utilizes critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences, values, and cultural considerations.
• This is a safety-sensitive position requiring constant alertness and safe work practices.
  

Qualifications: Nursing diploma or associate’s degree, RN license. Bachelor’s degree preferred with at least 2 years of experience. No supervisory experience required.
Key Skills: Patient assessment, care planning, patient education, safety adherence, and teamwork.