New Graduate Nurse at Progress West Hospital

The Graduate Nurse provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of nursing care after completing a nursing program and before licensure. Will be required to obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation to remain employed in a Health System in Missouri. Responsibilities include educating patients and families on illness/injury management, applying critical thinking to assess needs, developing and implementing individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, promoting patient and family-centered care, evaluating patient responses, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and engaging in professional development. This is a safety-sensitive role.