Stepdown Unit

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare in St. Louis, MO is seeking a dedicated nurse for our Stepdown Unit, caring for clinically complex, stable‑but‑fragile patients. You will provide continuous monitoring, manage advanced therapies, and respond rapidly to status changes.

You will collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families, and support safe transitions of care. BJC offers a mission‑driven, patient‑focused culture with robust clinical resources and opportunities for growth

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous monitoring of clinically complex, stable‑but‑fragile patients in the Stepdown Unit.
• Manage advanced therapies as prescribed and respond rapidly to status changes.
• Collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families to support understanding and adherence to care plans.
• Support safe transitions of care and discharge planning.

Job description

BJC HealthCare seeks a dedicated nurse for our Stepdown Unit caring for clinically complex, stable‑but‑fragile patients. In this role, you’ll provide continuous monitoring, manage advanced therapies, and respond rapidly to status changes. You’ll collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families, and support safe transitions of care. At BJC, you’ll join a mission‑driven, patient‑focused culture with strong clinical resources, evidence‑based practice, robust training, and growth opportunities within a leading, research‑connected health system.