Registered Nurse - Acute Medicine - Full Time Nights

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in St. Louis is seeking Registered Nurses to provide direct patient care in a collaborative environment. This role offers opportunities for professional development and advancement through a structured career ladder. The ideal candidate will have a Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree, with a RN license. Competitive benefits include sign-on bonuses and comprehensive health coverage.

Benefits

Enhanced Sign-On Bonus

Loan Repayment

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, and evaluation.
• Participates in activities that enhance patient safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on managing illness.
• Develops and documents individualized care plans with clear goals.
• Assesses physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs of patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• May be eligible for an Enhanced Sign-On Bonus of $20,000 or a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus plus $15,000 Loan Repayment (for at least 2 years experienced RNs only)
• $5.00 per hour Med/Surg Differential on eligible shifts
• Additional PTO after 90 days of employment (for at least 2 years experienced RNs only)

CAREER LADDER:

• The BJC Registered Nurse Career Ladder distinguishes BJC as a leading employer for nurses in the greater St. Louis area.
• This program empowers nurses to work at the top of their license and advance their careers.
• The ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education, and service excellence, allowing staff to continue providing excellent patient care while advancing in their careers.
• Advancement to higher levels results in a percentage pay increase aligned with the new role.

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital, located at Washington University Medical Center, is Missouri's largest hospital and ranked among the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Its staff includes full-time academic faculty and community physicians affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine, supported by residents, interns, fellows, and other medical professionals. Recognized for excellence in nursing, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to earn Magnet designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Our Acute Care Medicine units manage patients with a wide range of clinical issues, including blood dyscrasias, endocrine disorders, heart and renal failure, GI conditions, infectious diseases, and asthma. Due to patient acuity, we provide advanced training to help new nurses reach high levels of proficiency. Each unit is led by a clinical manager and charge nurse, supported by an advanced practice nurse, case managers, social workers, physical therapists, dietitians, and pharmacists, working collaboratively to deliver quality care.

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, educating patients and families on managing their illness, post-treatment home care, and medication administration.
• Participates in activities that enhance patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance; engages in professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with clear goals, collaborating with the interprofessional team and patients/families, ensuring communication across care continuum.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, and cultural factors.
• This is a safety-sensitive position; the ability to work alertly and safely is essential.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

Experience: No experience required

Licenses & Certifications: RN license

Preferred Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Experience: Less than 2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

We are committed to supporting your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being with comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services starting the first day after hire
• Disability insurance paid by BJC
• Pension and 403(b) plans funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition assistance from day one
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Paid Time Off covering vacation, sick leave, holidays, and personal days
• Adoption assistance

Learn more at www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits. Note: Not all benefits apply to all roles.

This description provides a general overview of the role's responsibilities and is not exhaustive. BJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.