Centralized Telemetry Registered Nurse - Nights

BJC HealthCare; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) match

Tuition Assistance

Learning & Development

FSA (Health Care and Dependent Care)

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

BJC HealthCare's Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Missouri is seeking an RN for Centralized Telemetry. The role provides direct patient care, requires RN licensure, and involves 12-hour onsite shifts. Inpatient experience is preferred, and a Nursing Diploma/Associate's is required with a Bachelor's degree preferred.

The position emphasizes education for patients and families, collaboration with the care team, and adherence to safety standards in a Magnet-designated hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree required.
• RN license required; registration in state.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Educates patients and families on illness, treatment, home care and medications.
• Collaborates with the interprofessional team to develop plans of care and ensure safety.

Skills

Nursing

RN licensure

Patient education

Interprofessional teamwork

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

• Onsite at BJC at The Commons
• 12 hr shifts
• 3 plus years of inpatient experience preferred

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.

Centralized Telemetry, a department in which trained monitor technicians observe and analyze various heart rhythms of patients who are admitted to the Centralized Telemetry Monitoring system. Technicians monitor patients within BJH North and South, as well as, BJ West County. Constant communication with nursing staff regarding changes in rhythm status is key to patient care. Technicians will call CODES if lethal rhythms are detected for patient safety and positive outcome of patient condition.

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

BJC Total Rewards

• 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

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