Charge Nurse (RN) - Trauma - $34-49 per hour

Sauk Prairie Healthcare, Inc.; Valley Park (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is hiring a Trauma Charge Nurse (RN) in Valley Park, MO, to lead patient care for trauma patients. The role involves coordinating unit activities and providing direct patient care. Ideal candidates have an ADN or BSN, with 2-5 years of nursing experience. Comprehensive benefits are included.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• RN license required.
• Experience: 2-5 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient data proactively to prevent changes in condition.
• Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Evaluate practice standards to improve patient satisfaction.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

ADN or BSN Degree

Job description

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

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Trauma
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

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Additional Information About the Role

Divisions 6400 & 6500 are a combined trauma, geriatric trauma, and acute care surgery nursing division. We have a combined bed capacity of 63 patients. Our nurses specialize in caring for patients who have experienced traumatic injuries including motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, stab injuries, traumatic amputations, fall injuries, burns, fractures, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries.

Shifts: 3-12 hours

Applicants: ADN or BSN

Shift: Night

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is Missouri's largest hospital and ranked among the top hospitals nationally by U.S. News & World Report. It features a team of full-time academic faculty, community physicians, residents, interns, fellows, and other medical professionals. Recognized as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, it exemplifies nursing excellence.

The Surgical Services Department provides pre-op and post-op inpatient care for various surgical procedures, focusing on pre-op needs, post-op care, and recovery through discharge. The department's ICU and observation unit care for post-traumatic and post-op patients requiring intensive treatment.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose: Under the direction of the manager, plans, directs, and coordinates activities of a unit during a shift. Performs direct patient care and acts as a clinical resource to staff. Assesses, plans, evaluates, and documents nursing care.

Responsibilities

Identify and resolve gaps in care from hospitalization to discharge and outpatient settings. Assess patient data proactively to prevent changes in condition and consult with the interprofessional team as needed.

Develop and implement complex care plans with goals in collaboration with the team, patients, and families, ensuring standards are met and care is holistic and anticipatory.

Utilize evidence-based practices, participate in journal clubs, support practice changes, and promote ongoing learning and practice improvement.

Evaluate practice standards, provide feedback, and improve patient satisfaction and care quality.

This is a safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and safe work practices.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

Experience: 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience: None required

Licenses & Certifications: RN license

Preferred Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Experience: 5-10 years

Benefits and Legal Statements

BJC Total Rewards: We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, legal services, disability insurance, pension and 401(k), tuition assistance, and more. Details at www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits.

This description provides a general overview of the role and is not exhaustive. BJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job ID #91371. Posted as: Team Lead Charge RN Trauma Med Surg

About BJC HealthCare

BJC HealthCare serves the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois, and southeast Missouri regions with over 30,000 employees and a revenue of $6.3 billion. It provides a wide range of health services, including inpatient and outpatient care, community health, and more. BJC is committed to community benefit and charity care, providing substantial community support annually.