Stepdown Unit - Clinical Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, and evaluation, while educating patients and families on illness management and post-treatment care.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and regulatory compliance with ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Current RN license.
• No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with goals, collaborating with team, patients, and families.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences, values, and culture.
• Communicates care plans across the continuum of care.
• Works in a safety-sensitive role, maintaining a safe environment.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

RN license

Education

Nursing Diploma/ Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview: Provides direct patient care activities, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, adhering to nursing standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care by educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration. Participates in activities that ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, while engaging in ongoing professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with clear goals, collaborating with the interprofessional team, patients, and families.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences, values, and cultural considerations.
• Ensures effective communication of care plans across the continuum of care.
• Works in a safety-sensitive role, maintaining constant alertness to ensure a safe environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Current RN license.
• No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Additional Details: The role offers a supportive team environment, opportunities for growth in critical care, and flexible shifts. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more. This position is vital for delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.