Acute Medicine Schukar Unit Registered Nurse - Nights

Health eCareers; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in St. Louis seeks dedicated Acute Medicine Registered Nurses to deliver high-quality care to patients with complex medical conditions. This role emphasizes patient-centered care and collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensure effective treatment. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is ideal for those passionate about nursing and patient advocacy. Enjoy competitive benefits, including a substantial sign-on bonus and comprehensive rewards, while making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients in a leading hospital recognized for excellence in nursing care.

Benefits

Enhanced Sign On Bonus

Additional PTO

Loan Repayment

Med/Surg Differential

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, and planning.
• Develops and documents individualized care plans collaborating with the interprofessional team.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Patient Care

Assessment Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• BJH-July2021
• The 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, providing staff the opportunity to continue doing what they do best—caring for patients—while advancing their careers.
• Moves to higher ladder levels will result in a percentage increase in pay aligned 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 caring for patients with complex medical conditions including renal, endocrine, neurological, GI/GU, pulmonary, infectious disease, and cardiology conditions.

Position Highlights

• Additional PTO (Experienced RNs only)
• Enhanced Sign On Bonus $20,000
• OR $15,000 Sign On Bonus plus $15,000 Loan Repayment (Experienced RNs only)
• $5.00 Med/Surg Differential per hour
• 12 Hour Day shifts

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Acute Medicine Registered Nurses provide high-quality care for patients experiencing a variety of acute medical conditions. They work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver timely and effective treatment.

Overview

Barnes-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. It is recognized for excellence in nursing care and was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The Schukar department admits patients exclusively through the Patient Placement Center, including direct admits from various sources. They provide necessary services, accommodate pre- and post-procedural patients, and handle outpatient procedures such as blood draws and tube removals for transplant patients, ENT minor outpatient procedures, among others. The patient population is adult. The unit operates Monday 0700 to Saturday 1900, with RN and tech on call when closed. CNM is on call 24/7. All admissions must be through the Patient Placement Center. The unit accepts all types of patients except vented, ICU, or labor and delivery patients, based on needs.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the standards of nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family-centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and families on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Engages in professional development.
• Develops and documents individualized care plans with goals, collaborating with the interprofessional team, patient, and family, ensuring communication across the continuum of care.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, and cultural needs.
• This is a safety-sensitive position; the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safety is essential.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Experience: No experience required
• Licenses & Certifications: RN license

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Benefits and Legal Statement

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This description provides a general overview of the role's responsibilities and qualifications but is not exhaustive. BJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.