Cardiac Surgery PCU Registered Nurse

BJC Healthcare; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to 15000 USD

Benefits eligible

Shift differentials

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is recruiting an RN to join the Cardiac stepdown unit. The role involves direct patient care, assessment, and coordination with an interprofessional team in a fast-paced environment.

We offer a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for eligible external applicants, night shift differentials, and comprehensive benefits. A BSN is preferred; ADN or MSN candidates are welcome to apply. This Magnet-certified hospital emphasizes professional development and safe, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• RN licensure is required.
• Preferred BSN or higher.
• Nurses must be able to work 12-hour shifts and meet Magnet Hospital standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, and evaluation.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and post-discharge care.
• Promote patient and family centered care and ensure safety and quality standards.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's- Nursing

Bachelor's Degree- Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you an RN interested in growing your career at an award winning hospital?

• Up To a $15,000 Sign On Bonus for Eligible External Applicants
• Benefits Eligible(3)
• 12 Hour Shifts - 7:00pm-7:30am
• Shift Differentials for Nights/Weekends/Holidays

Additional Preferred Requirements

• Accept ADN/BSN/MSN Candidates

BJC Career Ladder

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 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. The Cardiac stepdown division (7200) supports the care continuum for post-surgical cardiac patients. The team provides specialized acute care in a fast-paced environment. It is recognized as a Center of Excellence by the Joint Commission for left ventricular assist device implantation and management and care of the patient after heart transplantation surgery. Nurses in this environment possess strong critical thinking skills and are able to make autonomous decisions. Nurses also have the opportunity to be involved in the patient's progress from the immediate post-op period all the way through discharge. The staff in this unit demonstrates a true passion for nursing and joy for their work.

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

Benefits and Legal Statement

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• 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
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