Ambulatory Nurse - Cardiology

BJC HealthCare; Arnold (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

BJC Medical Group is seeking an Ambulatory Nurse for a full-time, day shift position in Festus, Missouri. The role focuses on direct patient care within a clinic setting, collaborating with physicians and the care team to develop and implement effective care plans.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of nursing experience, an RN license, and BLS certification. The position offers benefits and a no-call, no-weekends schedule to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree or diploma required.
• Active RN license and BLS certification.
• 2–5 years of ambulatory/clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PCPs and specialists to develop and implement care plans.
• Assess and document patient needs using standard protocols.
• Educate patients and families with clear verbal and written instructions.
• Support providers in documenting patient assessments and treatment plans.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Come join our team as a full-time Ambulatory Nurse with BJC Medical Group in Festus, Missouri, this is a rare opportunity to join a great team!

40-Hours per week

Day Shift

Benefit Eligible

NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS

Overview

BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician-led organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with top-ranked hospitals in the Midwest region.

Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to extraordinary care in over 145 locations and over 25 specialties in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas. Our providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction, quality health care, and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care to identified patients in collaboration with providers and care team to assess, develop and implement a plan of care to deliver clinically appropriate, high-quality, cost-effective care. The ambulatory RN offers oversight/guidance to clinical staff working in the clinic and helps to support providers with daily patient management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PCPs and Specialists to develop and implement care plans to maximize healthcare outcomes and facilitate wellness with periodic review and update according to department protocols.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
• Assures that clinical protocols and patient assessment guidelines are followed in accordance with standard operating procedures and compliance guidelines.
• Supports providers in appropriately documenting patient assessment and treatment protocols in accordance with compliance standards.
• Provides patient education and support, including verbal and written instructions; uses the appropriate tools and techniques to assess the patient’s and/or family’s ability to receive education; takes initiative to problem solve and demonstrates critical thinking skills.

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 Requirements

Education

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's
• - Nursing

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• - Nursing

Experience

• 5-10 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At 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 date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The 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