High-Risk Cardiology - Clinical RN (Night Shift)

Confidential; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

12 Hour Shifts/Flexible Scheduling

Benefits eligible

401(k) plan

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center in Saint Louis, MO, seeks registered nurses to provide direct patient care in high-risk cardiology units. The hospital emphasizes nurse career ladder, professional development, and leadership opportunities, with relocation assistance and 12-hour shifts.

The role requires an RN license, a nursing diploma or associate’s degree, and a commitment to safe, patient-centered care within a Magnet-designated environment.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse eligible to practice in Missouri.
• Experience in high risk cardiology or critical care preferred.
• Strong assessment, planning and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
• Educates patients and families on illness management and home care needs.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Develops, implements and documents individual care plans with defined goals with the interprofessional team.
• Communicates the plan of care across the continuum of care.
• Uses nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
• Considers patient preferences, values, and barriers to involvement in care.

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing

RN License

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Our unit is vital to the flow of patients who need to be admitted from ED, CCU, admitting, procedure areas and other hospital units, and from outside hospitals. Most of our patient population is diagnosed with myocardial infarction requiring cardiac catheterization, congestive heart failure, heart arrhythmias, and pulmonary hypertension.

Career Ladder and Med/Surg Incentive Package Eligible! Details below:The BJC Registered Nurse Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place for nurses to work in the greater St. Louis area.This is a tool to empower nurses to work at the top of their license and own their career progression.The BJC RN Career Ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education, and service excellence and gives staff the opportunity to continue doing what they do best - caring for patients - while having the opportunity to advance to the next step in their career.Moves to higher ladder levels will result in a percentage increase of current pay that aligns with the new job description.Additional information includes:Relocation Assistance Available401k12 Hour Shifts/Flexible SchedulingBenefits eligible.

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.Nursing Divisions 9100/9200 are 25 bed high risk cardiology units where you will find many exciting challenges and opportunities for learning. Many of the patients that you will care for require advanced medication infusions and post cardiac procedure care. Our team consists of registered nurses, patient/student nurse technicians, and house staff of residents, interns and other medical professionals.

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 RequirementsEducationNursing Diploma/Associate's- Nursing

ExperienceNo ExperienceSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsRNPreferred RequirementsEducationBachelor's Degree- Nursing

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total RewardsAt 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 dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to our

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