PACU - Clinical Nurse (Part Time)

BJC HealthCare; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital is hiring a perioperative RN to provide direct patient care in the surgical setting. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care with a focus on patient safety and family education.

The role requires an active RN license and either a Nursing Diploma/Associate degree or Bachelor’s in Nursing, with 9-hour shifts and possible call responsibilities. This is a safety-sensitive position within the BJC HealthCare system.

Qualifications

• RN license with current registration
• Nursing Diploma or Associate degree required
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in the perioperative setting including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Educates patients and families on post-surgical care and medications.
• Promotes patient safety and quality through adherence to standards and regulatory requirements.
• Documents plans of care and communicates across the care continuum.
• Performs nursing assessments addressing physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs.

Skills

PACU experience

Critical care experience

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate degree

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Additional Information About the Role9 hour shiftsMust have PACU or critical care experienceCall requirementAdditional Preferred Requirements

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 Perioperative Services staffat Barnes Jewish West County Hospital provide excellent Surgical Care by partnering with anextraordinary team of physicians and health care professionals. They are abletooffer the comforts of a small community hospital. combined with the resources of the world renowned BJC HeathCare System and Washington University Medical School. Our highly educated and dedicated staffcontinually strive to improve the health of the people and communities they serve

Role Purpose

Role PurposeProvides 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

Benefits and Legal Statement

• 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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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