Clinical Nurse Transitional Care Unit

Health eCareers; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in St. Louis is seeking a dedicated nurse for their Transitional Care Unit. This part-time role involves providing direct patient care and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition assistance.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• No experience required, but less than 2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

RN License

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to support our new Transitional Care Unit (TCU), which focuses on supporting boarding patients in the ED while they await inpatient beds.

• 2x12-hour shifts
• Part-time nights
• Sign-on bonus eligible

Additional Preferred Requirements

• ED and/or inpatient experience helpful

Overview

Barnes–Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center, Missouri's largest hospital, is ranked among the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. It features a staff of full-time academic faculty and community physicians from Washington University School of Medicine, supported by residents, interns, fellows, and other medical professionals. Recognized for nursing excellence, it was the first adult hospital in Missouri certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The Emergency Department offers a dynamic, urban environment where each moment presents an opportunity to serve a diverse community with varied medical needs. Specializing in rapid assessment and treatment during critical moments of illness and trauma, it is a Level I Trauma center and a regional leader in disaster preparedness. No two shifts are alike, and every minute counts.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose: Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the standards of nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family-centered care in a healing environment, educating patients and families on managing their illness, post-treatment home care, and medication administration.
• Participates in activities that enhance patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance; engages in professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with clear goals, collaborating with the interprofessional team, patients, and families, ensuring effective communication across the care continuum.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, and cultural backgrounds.
• This is a safety-sensitive position; the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safety is essential.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

Experience

• No experience required

Licenses & Certifications

• RN license

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Experience

• Less than 2 years of experience

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

We are committed to providing benefits that support your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services starting the first day after hire
• Disability insurance paid by BJC
• Pension and 403(b) plans funded by BJC
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition assistance from day one
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
• Paid Time Off covering vacation, sick leave, holidays, and personal days
• Adoption assistance

Learn more at www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits. Note that not all benefits apply to every job. This description provides a general overview of the role; it is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. BJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.