Acute Medicine RN: Bedside care in fast-paced unit

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare seeks an Acute Medicine Clinical Nurse to deliver exceptional bedside care to hospitalized adult patients in a fast-paced acute medical unit. In this role, you will perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications and therapies, closely monitor patient status, and respond rapidly to changes in condition.

You'll collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, contribute to evidence-based care plans, and educate patients and families for safe transitions.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• BSN preferred; ADN acceptable with experience.
• Clinical nursing experience in an acute medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside nursing care to acutely ill adults.
• Perform assessments and monitor responses to therapy.
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams.
• Educate patients and families for safe transitions.

Skills

Bedside care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Monitoring patient status

Rapid response

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

BJC HealthCare seeks an Acute Medicine Clinical Nurse to deliver exceptional bedside care to hospitalized adult patients in a fast-paced acute medical unit. In this role, you will perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications and therapies, closely monitor patient status, and respond rapidly to changes in condition.

You'll collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, contribute to evidence-based care plans, and educate patients and families for safe transitions.