ICU Registered Nurse - Nights (Saint Louis)

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.Barnes Jewish West County Hospital is a new state of the art facility that opened for patient care in November 2019. We are looking for Registered Nurses that can become part of a learning and growing team.Position Highlights12 hour Night Shifts, Full TimeICU experience requiredBenefits eligible first day of month after start401K with matchMedical-Services/Intensive-Care-UnitThe Intensive Care Unit at BJWCH is a 4 bed ICU environment for patients that need critical care support for their medical condition or after a surgical procedure. The unit team also serves as members of the clinical emergency response team for the hospital. The patients in the ICU are both ICU level of care as well as intermediate/stepdown. We're committed to developing our team, this position offers a clear path for growth into a Team Lead/Charge Nurse role. The unit complexity is growing along with the entire BJWCH hospital!OverviewBarnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 96 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.Med/Surg ICU, Post-op Ortho, Colorectal, Gen Surg and Medical ICU patients comprise the majority of post surgical patients that are admitted to the ICU. In addition ICU RN's respond to all in house codes.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- Nursing ExperienceNo ExperienceSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsRNPreferred RequirementsEducationBachelor's Degree- Nursing ExperienceBenefits 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 Development