GI Lab - Clinical Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Life insurance

401(k) plan with match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in a high-acuity environment, including Endoscopy and inpatient units. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care within established standards.

The position requires RN licensure, a Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree, and a BSN is preferred. 5 eight-hour shifts with a 45-minute call response time are part of the schedule, with comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree in Nursing.
• RN license.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care activities within the guidelines of nursing standards.
• Educates patients and families on illness management, post-treatment home care, and medication administration.
• Promotes patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance and participates in professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized plans of care with goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team.

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Job description

Overview

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

The Endoscopy department at Barnes Jewish West County Hospital is a highly specialized, full-service department meeting the needs of inpatient and outpatient clients. The lab specializes in Upper Endoscopy (EGD), Esophagoscopy, Colonoscopy, Flexible sigmoidoscopy, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), ERCP, Bronchoscopy, EBUS, Small bowel enteroscopy (SBE), and Video capsule endoscopy. The endoscopy staff consists of a NP, RN s and technicians who are overseen by an Endoscopy Supervisor.

Additional Information About The Role

• 5 8 hour shifts
• 45 min call response time

Additional Preferred Requirements

• ED, ICU, or GI experience preferred

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

Benefits and Legal Statement

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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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