Team Lead Charge Nurse - Acute Medicine - Full Time Days

Health eCareers; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in St. Louis is seeking experienced RNs to join their dedicated team. The role involves managing patient care in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical skills and a commitment to advancing nursing practices. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development in a Magnet-certified hospital.

Qualifications

• Requires 2 to 5 years RN experience.
• No supervisor experience required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates identification and resolution of gaps in care.
• Leads development of complex individual care plans.
• Promotes evidence-based practices and evaluates care standards.

Skills

Nursing

Patient Care

Clinical Assessment

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• Current/Recent bedside nursing experience required
• Requires 2 to 5 years RN experience

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. Recognized for 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.

Nurses in Acute Care Medicine manage patients with a full range of clinical issues, including blood dyscrasias, endocrine pathology, heart and renal failure, GI conditions, infectious diseases, asthma, and other conditions. Due to patient acuity, we provide advanced training to bring new nurses to the highest level of functioning. 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. This multidisciplinary team collaborates with physicians, nurses, and patient care technicians to ensure quality patient care.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

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

Responsibilities

1. Facilitates identification and resolution of gaps in care from hospitalization, at discharge, and into the ambulatory care setting. Critically assess patient data to proactively mitigate impending changes in condition and establish consults with the interprofessional team as appropriate.
2. Leads the development and implementation of complex individual care plans with defined goals, in collaboration with the interprofessional team, patient, family, or caregiver, following established standards of nursing care. Plans reflect expert holistic clinical knowledge, anticipate barriers, incorporate team and family input, and aim to improve patient outcomes.
3. Actively utilizes and promotes scientific inquiry for evidence–based practices, such as participating in journal clubs, facilitating practice changes, recommending new standards, conducting literature searches, and disseminating new knowledge. Supports nursing practice advancement through community service, patient education, advisory boards, or leadership roles.
4. Analyzes practice standards gaps and provides feedback to peers in collaboration with leadership to enhance safe patient care. Evaluates the patient and family experience and adjusts care to improve satisfaction and quality.
5. 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

• 2–5 years

Supervisor Experience

• No experience required

Licenses & Certifications

• RN license

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Experience

• 5–10 years