Clinical Nurse - Transitional Care Unit
Azza HealthCare Agency · St Louis, MO · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Registered Nurse in the Transitional Care Unit, providing direct patient care, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.
Responsibilities
- Deliver patient- and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
- Participate in safety, quality, and compliance activities, and engage in ongoing professional development.
- Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team and patients or caregivers, ensuring effective communication across care settings.
- Utilize critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences, values, and cultural considerations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, promote safety and quality standards, educate patients and families, and develop comprehensive care plans tailored to diverse patient needs.
- This role serves as a foundation for future specialty nursing careers, especially in emergency care, offering broad clinical exposure and professional growth opportunities.
Qualifications & Skills
- Educational requirements include a Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree; a Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
- RN licensure is mandatory; no prior experience required, though two years of experience is preferred.
- Safety-consciousness and ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.