Pre-operative Clinical Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a dedicated registered nurse for a fast-paced PACU environment, covering neuro, transplant, ortho, ENT, cardio, vascular, thoracic, trauma and spine recovery. The role emphasizes safety, family-centered care, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

The nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, educate patients and families, and participate in a professional development ladder with pay increases.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree; Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Licensure: RN license required
• Experience: No prior experience necessary; 2+ years preferred for higher roles
• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and communication skills
• Ability to work safely and maintain alertness in a high-pressure setting

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional patient needs
• Develop and document individualized care plans
• Educate patients and families on post-treatment care
• Participate in safety initiatives, quality improvement, and professional development activities
• Collaborate effectively within an interprofessional team

Skills

Critical thinking

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Patient safety

Stress management

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree; Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing direct patient care in a fast-paced PACU environment, focusing on recovery for neuro, transplant, ortho, ENT, cardio, vascular, thoracic, trauma, and spine patients. The nurse assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care within established standards, promoting patient and family-centered care and ensuring safety and quality compliance. Responsibilities include educating patients and families, developing individualized care plans, and collaborating with the healthcare team. The role offers opportunities for cross-training, professional development, and career advancement through a structured nurse career ladder that rewards growth with pay increases.

Role Overview

This position involves providing direct patient care in a fast-paced PACU environment, focusing on recovery for neuro, transplant, ortho, ENT, cardio, vascular, thoracic, trauma, and spine patients. The nurse assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care within established standards, promoting patient and family-centered care and ensuring safety and quality compliance. Responsibilities include educating patients and families, developing individualized care plans, and collaborating with the healthcare team. The role offers opportunities for cross-training, professional development, and career advancement through a structured nurse career ladder that rewards growth with pay increases.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree; Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Licensure: RN license required
• Experience: No prior experience necessary; 2+ years preferred for higher roles
• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and communication skills
• Ability to work safely and maintain alertness in a high-pressure setting

Key Duties

• Assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional patient needs
• Develop and document individualized care plans
• Educate patients and families on post-treatment care
• Participate in safety initiatives, quality improvement, and professional development activities
• Collaborate effectively within an interprofessional team

This role provides comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off, fostering professional growth and excellence in patient care.