Cardiac PCU - Clinical RN (Days or Nights)

BJC Healthcare; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Missouri is seeking an RN for Division 2100 Cardiovascular. The role provides care for high-risk cardiology patients, including LVAD and post-implant cases, with emphasis on critical thinking and teamwork.

The position requires RN licensure, BLS, and ACLS within 1 year; supports professional development and a safety-sensitive environment with opportunities for career ladders and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Missouri (RN).
• ACLS certification within 1 year of starting on the division.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
• Educates patients and families on illness management and home care.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Develops, implements, and documents plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with interprofessional team.
• Communicates plan of care across the continuum of care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Patient care

Nursing assessment

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

This unit provides the opportunity to care for acute and intermediate conditions, titrate high risk drips, heart failure management (including post-heart transplant), and care for patients requiring continuous telemetry.

Our high acuity patient volume allows for low nurse-patient ratios promoting the safety and satisfaction of our patients, families, and staff.

. In addition, our interdisciplinary team provides patients with the very latest evidence-based practice and most advanced technology. Our registered nurses receive additional training to give them the knowledge and tools to succeed, such as an ECG class, an acute care class, a PCU Class that includes invasive monitoring, LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) training and ACLS certification.

Career Ladder and Med/Surg Incentive Package Eligible! Details below: The BJC Registered Nurse 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 and gives staff the opportunity to continue doing what they do best - caring for patients - while having the opportunity to advance to the next step in their career. Moves to higher ladder levels will result in a percentage increase of current pay that aligns with the new job description.

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. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Division 2100 is a fast paced high risk cardiology division at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. We care for a variety of cardiology patients including congestive heart failure, left ventricular assist devices, post cardiac device implantation, post EP and Stent procedures. The Staff Nurse (RN) is an integral part of the patient care team using critical thinking skills and clinical expertise to continually assess the patients' status. The Staff Nurse (RN) must be certified in BLS and obtain ACLS certification within 1 year of working on the division.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration. Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development. Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care. Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs. 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: No Experience

Supervisor Experience: No Experience

Licenses & Certifications: RN

Preferred Requirements: Education: Bachelor's Degree- Nursing

Experience

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 dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to our

Benefits Summary

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