New Graduate Nurse - Full-Time

About the role

The Graduate Nurse provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, within nursing standards after completing a nursing program and before licensure. The position requires obtaining licensure within 90 days of graduation to maintain employment in Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication use.
• Utilize critical thinking to assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare team, promoting patient and family-centered care.
• Evaluate patient responses and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Contribute to patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Participate in professional development and ensure safety-sensitive duties are performed safely.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation.

Skills

• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within healthcare teams.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.