Acute Medicine Schukar Unit Registered Nurse- Days

Additional Information About the RoleThe BJC RN Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place for nurses to work in the greater St. Louis area!This is a tool to empower nurses to work at the top of their license and own their career progression.The BJC RN Career Ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education and service excellence and gives staff the opportunity to continue doing what they do best - caring for patients - while having the opportunity to advance to the next step in their career.Moves to higher ladder levels will result in a percentage increase of current pay that aligns with the new job description.The Schukar Unit is an intimate acute medicine unit with a bed capacity of 13 adult patients. Our nurses specialize in the care of patients with a full range of complex medical conditions including renal, endocrine, neurological, GI/GU, pulmonary, infectious disease, and cardiology conditions.Position Highlights$15,000 Sign On Bonus eligible12 Hour Day shifts 7am to 7pmBenefit eligible first day of month after start401 k with matchBenefits | BJC Employee Benefits | BJC Total RewardsAcute Medicine Registered Nurses provide high-quality care for patients experiencing a variety of acute medical conditions. Registered Nurses work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver timely and effective treatment.OverviewBarnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.14300 Schukar is an intimate acute medicine unit with a bed capacity of 13 adult patients. Our nurses specialize in the care of patients with a full range of complex medical conditions including renal, endocrine, neurological, GI/GU, pulmonary, infectious disease, and cardiology conditions. Our nursing team works together to provide our patients excellent care alongside our multidisciplinary team of physicians, social workers, case managers, dieticians, therapists, and pharmacists. Our unit is led by a clinical manager, assistant nurse managers and team lead charge nurses.Preferred QualificationsRole PurposeProvides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.ResponsibilitiesPromotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration.Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.Minimum RequirementsEducationNursing Diploma/Associate's - NursingExperienceNo ExperienceSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsRNPreferred RequirementsEducationBachelor's Degree - NursingExperience2 yearsBenefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer