Ambulatory Nurse - Gastroenterology

BJC HealthCare; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with match

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BJC Medical Group is seeking a full-time Ambulatory Nurse in Gastroenterology in Creve Coeur. The role focuses on direct patient care in an outpatient setting with a 40-hour work week and a day shift. This position offers benefits and no call, no weekends, and no holidays.

The ambulatory RN collaborates with providers to develop care plans, educate patients, and document care per protocol. BLS and RN licensure are required, with nursing experience in ambulatory care preferred.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree required.
• Active RN license and BLS certification.
• 2–5 years of nursing experience in ambulatory/outpatient settings.
• Ambulatory care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in collaboration with providers to develop a care plan.
• Assess patients' physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs.
• Ensure adherence to clinical protocols and documentation standards.
• Educate patients and families with clear verbal and written instructions.
• Support providers with daily patient management in the clinic.
• Adhere to safety-sensitive requirements and maintain alertness on the job.

Skills

Patient care

Care planning

Team collaboration

Education & counseling

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Nursing

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

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

• Outpatient
• 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.

BJC Medical Group practices serve their community by providing the highest level of quality care to their diverse patient populations.

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