Clinical Nurse GI/GU

BJC HealthCare; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Learning and development

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center, part of BJC HealthCare, is Missouri's largest hospital and a Magnet-designated leader in nursing care. The GI/GU service line delivers colorectal and urology surgery with ERAS protocols, in a 38-bed unit, emphasizing patient-centered care and ongoing learning for staff.

The role provides direct nursing care, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation under established standards, with a focus on collaboration, safety, and

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred or required.
• RN license/certification required to practice.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
• Educates patients and their families on illness/injury management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participates in patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Develops, implements, and documents care plans with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team.

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

RN License

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

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

Additional Information About The Role

• 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.

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.

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing

Experience

No Experience

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

RN

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Experience

Benefits and Legal Statement

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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

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