Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care - $34-49 per hour

BJC HealthCare; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Charge Nurse (RN) for Acute Care in Valley Park, MO. This role involves direct patient care, team leadership, and coordination of care activities. Candidates should have an RN license and 2-5 years of experience. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available for external candidates.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Disability insurance paid for by BJC

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off benefit

Qualifications

• Requires RN license and 2-5 years of experience.
• Experience in acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of a unit on a designated shift.
• Facilitates identification and resolution of gaps in care.

Skills

Patient Care

Team Coordination

Clinical Knowledge

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

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Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care - $34-49 per hour New

BJC HealthCare is seeking an Acute Care Charge Nurse (RN) for a nursing job in Valley Park, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Acute Care
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

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Additional Information About the Role

• May be eligible for up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus (External Candidates Only)
• Requires 2 to 5 years RN experience

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.

Acute Care Medicine manages patients with a full range of clinical issues—from significant blood dyscrasias, advanced endocrine pathology, heart and renal failure, GI conditions, infectious diseases, asthma, and a multitude of other conditions and diseases. Because of our patient acuity, we provide advanced training to bring new nurses to the highest level of functioning. Each unit is led by a clinical manager and lead charge nurse, supported by an advanced practice nurse. Additionally, each unit has a case manager, social worker, physical therapist, dietitian, and pharmacist. This multidisciplinary team works in conjunction with physicians, nurses, and patient care technicians to provide quality patient care.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Under the direction of the manager, plans, directs, and coordinates activities of a unit on a designated shift. Performs direct patient care as needed and functions as a clinical resource to nursing and support staff. Assesses, plans, evaluates, and documents the nursing process of the assigned unit as needed.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates identification and resolution of gaps in care from hospitalization, at discharge, and into the ambulatory care setting. Critically assesses patient data to proactively mitigate impending changes in condition and establishes consults to the interprofessional team as appropriate.
• Leads the development and implementation of complex individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver, in accordance with established guidelines and standards of nursing care. The plan of care reflects application of expert holistic clinical knowledge and skill to anticipate and prioritize complex care needs, anticipate barriers, incorporate interprofessional team and caregiver/family input, and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
• Actively utilizes and champions scientific inquiry for evidence-based practices (e.g., participates in journal club, facilitates practice change based on new knowledge, recommends new standards of care or revisions to current standards, conducts a literature search to support unit or organizational goals, disseminates new knowledge obtained from relevant conferences or continuing education). Explores opportunities to advance nursing practice (e.g., supports a community service health event as a representative of the healthcare profession, patient/family education group, community advisory board, member of Ethics Advisory Committee, serves as adjunct faculty, leadership board in a specialty organization).
• Analyzes gaps in practice standards and provides feedback to peers in collaboration with leadership to enhance safe patient care. Leads the evaluation of the patient and family experience, and adjusts care provided to improve patient satisfaction and quality of care.
• 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 Degree in Nursing

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience required

Licenses & Certifications

• RN license

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in 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, vision, life insurance, and legal services available from the first day after hire
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available from day one
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit that combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, visit www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above description provides a general overview of the responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list. Equal Opportunity Employer

BJC HealthCare Job ID #88318. Posted job title: Team Lead Charge Nurse - Acute Medicine - Part Time Nights

About BJC HealthCare

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, serving primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois, and southeast Missouri regions. With revenues of $6.3 billion and over 30,000 employees, BJC provides a wide range of services including inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health, and more.