New Graduate Nurse

Role Overview: The Graduate Nurse provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, following completion of a nursing program and prior to licensure. They must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation to maintain employment in Missouri. Key Responsibilities: Educate patients and families on managing illnesses, post-treatment care, and medication administration.Use critical thinking to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional patient needs.Develop and implement personalized care plans collaboratively, promoting patient and family-centered care.Evaluate patient responses, adjusting care plans as needed.Participate in activities ensuring patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and engage in professional development.Work in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining constant alertness. Qualifications: Minimum: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing.Preferred: Additional qualifications as specified. Skills and Attributes: Critical thinking and communication skills.Ability to collaborate within healthcare teams.Commitment to patient safety and quality care. Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance starting the first day.Disability insurance paid by the employer.Retirement plans with employer contributions and a 401(k) match.Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.Paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and family support benefits. For more details, visit the benefits summary link. This position is essential for those committed to patient care and professional growth within a healthcare environment.