Clinical Nurse Geriatric Trauma

Confidential; St. Louis (MO); In loco; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

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Sign-On Bonus $15,000

Nurse Residency Program

Strong team culture

Descrizione del lavoro

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center, Missouri, seeks a registered nurse for a full-time night shift in the busy Trauma Units 6400 & 6500. The role emphasizes direct patient care within a Level I trauma center, offering mentorship and a strong team culture.

Three 12-hour shifts weekly with a sign-on bonus of $15,000. Opportunities for professional growth through the Nurse Residency Program and leadership pathways are highlighted in a collaborative, patient-centered

Competenze

• Minimum education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree in nursing.
• No prior experience required; RN license required (per state regulations).
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing or higher.

Mansioni

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Promote patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
• Educate patients and families on illness/injury management and home care needs; administer medications.
• Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Develop, implement and document individualized plans of care with the interprofessional team.
• Communicate the plan of care across the continuum of care.
• Recognize this is a safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and safe practices.

Conoscenze

RN

Patient care

Nursing

Formazione

Nursing Diploma/Associate's – Nursing

Bachelor's Degree – Nursing

Descrizione del lavoro

Additional Information About the Role

Trauma Unit (6400 & 6500)Barnes-Jewish Hospital | Full-Time | NightsSchedule:

Three 12-hour shifts per weekSign-On Bonus:

$15,000

Join Missouri's Leading Level I Trauma Center

The Trauma Department at Barnes-Jewish Hospital is the busiest Level I Trauma Center in Missouri, caring for more than 14,500 trauma patients annually. Nationally recognized for excellence in trauma care, our multidisciplinary team delivers compassionate, high-quality care to patients with some of the most complex and critical injuries.

About Units 6400 & 6500:

Units 6400 and 6500 are combined Trauma, Geriatric Trauma, and Acute Care Surgery nursing divisions with a total capacity of 63 beds. Nurses on these units develop specialized expertise while caring for a diverse patient population with traumatic injuries and acute surgical conditions.

Patient Populations Include:Motor vehicle accident injuriesGunshot and stab woundsTraumatic amputationsFall-related injuriesSpinal cord injuriesTraumatic brain injuriesIn addition to trauma patients, nurses provide care for acute care surgery patients admitted through the Emergency Department.

Professional Growth Opportunities:

The Trauma Units provide an exceptional foundation for advancing your nursing career. Nurses frequently transition into advanced clinical and leadership roles, including:Emergency Department (ED)Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU)Nursing Leadership and Management

Our Team Culture:

Our nursing team is known for its supportive, collaborative environment where every team member is valued.

What You Can Expect:

A welcoming atmosphere for new graduatesStrong mentorship and support through our Nurse Residency ProgramA close-knit, family-oriented team cultureCollaborative, teamwork-driven patient careA shared commitment to excellence and helping one another succeed

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 Surgical Services Department provides pre-op and post-op inpatient care to those patients undergoing specialty surgical procedures in the areas of abdominal solid organ transplant, vascular surgery, hepatobiliary, trauma, ear-nose and throat, orthopedic, colo-rectal, urology and other general surgical procedures.

Inpatient care in this department focuses on pre-op needs, post-op care and treatment after phase I recovery through discharge from an inpatient nursing division. The department's surgical observation unit and ICU provide intensive care and treatment to those post-op or post-traumatic patients whose condition requires treatment at this level.

Preferred Qualifications

Role PurposeProvides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.

ResponsibilitiesPromotes 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 RequirementsEducationNursing Diploma/Associate's- Nursing ExperienceNo ExperienceSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsRN

Preferred RequirementsEducationBachelor's Degree- Nursing Experience

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, 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

Benefits Summary

.*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.

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