Clinical Nurse Transitional Care Unit

Health eCareers; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in St. Louis seeks a dedicated RN for their Transitional Care Unit. This role involves providing direct patient care, developing care plans, and promoting patient-centered care. Ideal candidates will have a nursing diploma and a commitment to quality patient care in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Disability insurance

Pension Plan/403(b) Plan

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

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.

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Additional Preferred Requirements

• ED and/or Inpatient experience helpful

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. Its staff includes full–time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by residents, interns, fellows, and other medical professionals. Recognized for 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.

The Emergency Department at Barnes–Jewish Hospital offers a dynamic, urban setting where each moment is an opportunity to serve a diverse community with various medical needs. We specialize in rapid assessment and treatment during critical moments of illness and trauma. As a Level I Trauma facility and leader in disaster preparedness for the St. Louis region, no two shifts are alike.

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. Educates patients and families on managing illness or injury, including post-treatment home care and medication administration.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Engages in professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team, patients, families, or caregivers, following established standards.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards. Considers patient preferences, values, and barriers to involvement in care.
• This is a safety-sensitive position; the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely is essential.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree in Nursing

Experience

• No Experience required

Supervisor 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

At BJC, we are committed to providing benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services starting the first day after hire
• Disability insurance paid by BJC
• Pension Plan/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available from day one
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off including vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
• Adoption assistance

For more information, visit www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs.

The information provided is a general overview of the work performed in this position and is not exhaustive. Equal Opportunity Employer.