Acute Medicine Schukar Unit Registered Nurse - Nights

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Acute Medicine RNs to provide high-quality care for patients with complex medical conditions. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a collaborative healthcare team, ensuring effective treatment and patient-centered care. With a focus on professional development and leadership, nurses can advance their careers while enjoying a supportive environment. Comprehensive benefits, including a generous sign-on bonus and additional PTO for experienced RNs, make this position especially appealing. Join a recognized Magnet Hospital and be part of a team that exemplifies nursing excellence.

Benefits

Enhanced Sign-On Bonus

Additional PTO

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management.
• Participate in activities that promote patient safety and quality.

Skills

Patient Care

Assessment Skills

Collaboration

Medication Administration

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

The BJC RN Career Ladder distinguishes BJC as the premier place for nurses to work in the greater St. Louis area. It is a tool designed to empower nurses to work at the top of their license and advance their careers. The ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education, and service excellence, allowing staff to continue caring for patients while progressing to higher levels with corresponding pay increases.

The Schukar Unit is an intimate acute medicine unit with a capacity of 13 adult patients. Our nurses care for patients with complex medical conditions, including renal, endocrine, neurological, GI/GU, pulmonary, infectious disease, and cardiology issues.

Position Highlights

• Additional PTO for experienced RNs
• Enhanced Sign-On Bonus of $20,000 or $15,000 Sign-On plus $15,000 Loan Repayment for experienced RNs
• $5.00/hour Med/Surg Differential
• 12-hour day shifts

Benefits include BJC Total Rewards.

Acute Medicine RNs provide high-quality care for patients with various acute conditions, working closely with physicians and healthcare teams to deliver effective treatment.

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is Missouri's largest hospital, ranked among the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. It features a staff of academic faculty, community physicians, residents, interns, and fellows. Recognized as a Magnet Hospital, it exemplifies nursing excellence.

The Schukar department handles patients arriving through the Patient Placement Center, originating from various hospital services, excluding L&D, vented, ICU, and labor/delivery patients. It provides services including outpatient procedures, blood draws, tube removals, and minor outpatient surgeries, primarily for adult patients. The unit operates Monday 0700 to Saturday 1900, with on-call staff available at all times.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose: To provide direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and compliance, along with professional development.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, ensuring communication across the continuum of care.
• Assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and barriers to involvement.
• This is a safety-sensitive position; alertness and safe work practices are essential.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

Experience: No experience required; Supervisor Experience: None required

Licenses & Certifications: RN license

Preferred Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Experience: Less than 2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, legal services, disability insurance, pension and 403(b) plans, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, learning and development resources, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and adoption assistance. For more details, visit www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits. Benefits vary by position.

This description provides a general overview of the role and is not exhaustive. BJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.