Clinical Nurse GI/GU PRN

BJC HealthCare; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Learning and Development programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Clinical Nurse for the 6900 GI/GU Surgery unit. This 38-bed unit delivers ERAS-focused care with opportunities to work alongside regional leaders in GI and urology surgery.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, advanced nursing skills, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support diverse patients from teens to older adults.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree required.
• Bachelor's in Nursing preferred.
• No Experience required.

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.

Skills

Nursing

Patient education

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Clinical Nurse - 6900 GI/GU Surgery

Join our 38-bed GI/GU Surgical Unit dedicated to providing exceptional care to every patient. As a nurse on 6900, you\'ll work alongside some of the most innovative surgeons in the region and be part of a nationally recognized program. BJC\'s Gastroenterology & GI Surgery is ranked #20 by U.S. News & World Report.Our team cares for a diverse patient population ranging from teenagers to adults over 90 years old and is a leader in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) care.

What You\'ll Care For

Crohn\'s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, DiverticulitisRectal and Colon CancerSmall Bowel Obstruction and IleusProstate, Kidney, and Bladder CancerColon Resections, with and without ostomy creationTURP and TURBT proceduresCystectomy, Neobladder, and Ileal Conduit surgeriesReconstructive surgery and wound care

Many of our patients are high-acuity and have multiple co-morbidities, making 6900 an excellent place to expand your clinical knowledge, strengthen critical thinking skills, and grow your surgical nursing expertise.

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

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

• 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 jobsThe 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