Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care - $34-49 per hour

BJC HealthCare; West Alton (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is looking for a Lead Registered Nurse (RN) for Acute Care in West Alton, Missouri. This role involves planning, directing, and coordinating unit activities, providing direct patient care, and leading care plan development. Candidates should have an RN license and relevant experience, with a focus on improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• 2-5 years of experience preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience for preferred qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of a unit.
• Facilitates care gap resolution and develops complex care plans.
• Champions evidence-based practices and evaluates practice standards.

Skills

Clinical resource

Patient assessment

Care plan development

Evidence-based practices

Patient satisfaction

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care - $34-49 per hour

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Lead for Acute Care in West Alton, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Acute Care
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

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About the Role

Under the direction of the manager, plans, directs, and coordinates activities of a unit on a designated shift. Performs direct patient care as needed and acts as a clinical resource to nursing and support staff. Assesses, plans, evaluates, and documents the nursing process for the assigned unit.

Responsibilities

1. Facilitates identification and resolution of care gaps from hospitalization to discharge and into outpatient settings. Critically assesses patient data to mitigate impending changes in condition and consults with the interprofessional team as appropriate.
2. Leads the development and implementation of complex care plans with defined goals, collaborating with team members, patients, families, and caregivers. Ensures care plans reflect expert clinical knowledge, anticipate barriers, and incorporate input to improve patient outcomes.
3. Champions evidence-based practices by participating in journal clubs, facilitating practice changes, recommending standards, and supporting nursing research and education initiatives.
4. Evaluates practice standards, provides feedback to peers, and enhances safe patient care. Monitors patient and family experience, adjusting care to improve satisfaction and quality.
5. This position is safety-sensitive; the ability to work alertly and safely is essential.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Experience: 2-5 years
• Licenses & Certifications: RN license

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Experience: 5-10 years

Benefits and Legal Information

BJC offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and more. Details can be found at www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits. BJC is an equal opportunity employer.