Clinical Nurse GI/GU

BJC HealthCare; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is looking for a dedicated nurse to provide direct patient care in their GI/GU Service unit at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Missouri. The role is crucial for caring for patients undergoing colorectal and urology surgery.

The ideal candidate will have a nursing diploma or associate's degree, as well as a Registered Nurse (RN) license. No prior experience is required, making this a great opportunity for new graduates to grow in a leading healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Role provides direct patient care activities including assessment and evaluation.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• No experience required, but less than 2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient-centered care and educates families.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety.
• Develops and documents individual plans of care.
• Assesses emotional and psychosocial needs of patients.
• Maintains alertness and safety due to role sensitivity.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment and diagnosis

Communication skills

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree (Nursing)

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

GI/GU Service is consistently ranked in the top 20 in the nation by U.S. News & World Reports. We care for a diverse population of patients needing colorectal and urology surgery. We are leaders in providing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) care. Our surgeons are leading the way in refining surgical procedures and non-operative techniques, to reduce pain, complications, and to improve outcomes. We are a 38 bed surgical unit with a goal of providing excellent care to all of our patients. Our average nurse to patient ratio is 1:4. We offer a knowledgeable staff willing to assist you with your learning process during orientation and beyond, and a learning environment to help you grow in knowledge, skills, and confidence.

• Full-Time
• 3x12's
• up to $15k Sign-on Bonus eligible (exteranal applicants)
• BSN 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.

GI/GU Service is consistently ranked in the top 20 in the nation by U.S. News & World Reports. We care for a diverse population of patients needing colorectal and urology surgery. We are leaders in providing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) care. Our surgeons are leading the way in refining surgical procedures and non-operative techniques, to reduce pain, complications, and to improve outcomes. We are a 38 bed surgical unit with a goal of providing excellent care to all of our patients. Our average nurse to patient ratio is 1:4. We offer a knowledgeable staff willing to assist you with your learning process during orientation and beyond, and a learning environment to help you grow in knowledge, skills, and confidence.

Preferred Qualifications

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
• Experience: No Experience
• Supervisor Experience: No Experience
• Licenses & Certifications: RN
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree (Nursing)
• Preferred Experience: < 2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 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

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*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