Clinical Nurse - After Hours Answer Line

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare seeks dedicated Registered Nurses to join their team. This role involves providing critical after-hours triage services to community pediatricians, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on children's health. Nurses will work remotely with occasional in-office requirements, promoting a flexible work-life balance. Join a team that values excellence in care and supports your career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of nursing experience in pediatric care or triage.
• RN license required for practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and develop care plans collaboratively.
• Educate patients and families on illness management and medication.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Education

Nursing Diploma

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

The Answer Line After Hours Service provides after-hours exchange and nurse triage services for over 400 subscribing community pediatricians in the St. Louis and surrounding areas. Answer Line RNs utilize triage guidelines, critical thinking skills, and physician preferences to determine the most appropriate plan of care for each patient. These services are provided Monday-Friday from 4:30pm – 8:00am and 24/7 on weekends.

Location

• Almost all staff work remotely, though we do have office space at BJC @ The Commons, 5th floor.
• Staff are expected to work their shift in the call center if experiencing connectivity issues at home.

• Minimum 2-5 years of nursing experience in areas such as Emergency Department, NICU, PICU, telephone triage, or pediatric primary care.
• Work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday).
• Part-time; 8-hour shifts.
• Shifts may include: Days (7am-3pm, 8am-4pm, 10am-6pm) and occasional Saturday afternoons (12pm-8pm or 1pm-9pm).

• Holiday rotation required.

BJC Nursing Career Ladder

The BJC Registered Nurse Career Ladder differentiates BJC as a leading employer for nurses in the greater St. Louis area. It empowers nurses to work at the top of their license, promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education, and service excellence, and provides opportunities for career advancement with corresponding pay increases.

Additional Preferred Requirements

• Various pediatric nursing experiences.
• Computer and typing skills.

Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is committed to improving children's health and lives. As a top-ranked children’s hospital in the U.S., it offers care in over 50 specialties through a dedicated team. The hospital provides inpatient and outpatient care, education, wellness, and injury-prevention programs, fulfilling its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Established in 1879, the hospital serves patients from across a 300-mile radius, including all 50 states and over 80 countries. It consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals and is affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine, a top-ranked medical school. Since 2005, it has been a Magnet hospital recognized for nursing excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Promote patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, home care, and medication administration.
• Participate in activities that enhance patient safety, quality, and compliance; engage in professional development.
• Develop, implement, and document care plans collaboratively, ensuring communication across care continuum.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and barriers.
• This is a safety-sensitive position; the ability to work safely and alertly is essential.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.

Experience: No experience required.

Licenses & Certifications: RN license required.

Preferred Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

Experience: Relevant pediatric nursing experience preferred.

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