Clinical Nurse GI/GU

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

This full-time days position offers excellent team support, Magnet-certified standards, and opportunities for clinical growth in a leading academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Provides direct patient care and collaborates with the interprofessional team.
• Demonstrates nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Adheres to ERAS and Magnet standards of nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family centered care; educates on post-treatment care and medications.
• Participates in patient safety, quality and regulatory activities.
• Develops and documents care plans with clear goals for each patient.
• Assesses physical, psychosocial and emotional needs and preferences.
• Maintains safety, alertness and safe work practices in a high-acuity unit.

Education

RN License

Job description

Clinical Nurse - 6900 GI/GU Surgery

• $15,000 Sign-On Bonus Eligible
• Full-Time, Days
• Three 12-hour shifts

Join Barnes-Jewish Hospital's 6900 GI/GU Surgery Unit, a specialized 38-bed surgical unit committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Nurses on this unit work alongside nationally recognized GI and GU surgeons and are part of a program ranked #20 in Gastroenterology & GI Surgery by U.S. News & World Report.

6900 cares for a diverse patient population ranging from adolescents to older adults undergoing colorectal, urologic, oncologic, and reconstructive surgical procedures. As a leader in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) practices, the unit focuses on evidence-based care that improves outcomes and supports recovery.

Featured Patient Population & Procedures

• Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis
• Colon and rectal cancer
• Small bowel obstruction and ileus
• Prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer
• Colon resections and ostomy management
• TURP, TURBT, cystectomy, neobladder, and ileal conduit procedures
• Reconstructive surgery and complex wound care

This is an excellent opportunity for nurses seeking to develop expertise in high-acuity surgical care. Patients frequently present with complex medical conditions and multiple co-morbidities, providing valuable experience and opportunities for professional growth.

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
• - Nursing

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• - Nursing

Experience

• <2 years

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

*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