Team Lead Charge Nurse - Acute Medicine - Full Time Days

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking skilled nurses to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing patients with diverse clinical issues, providing direct care, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, excellent critical thinking skills, and a commitment to evidence-based practices. With a focus on professional development and patient care excellence, this position offers a supportive environment for nurses to thrive and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Pension and 403(b) plans

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Requires 2-5 years of clinical nursing experience.
• RN license is mandatory for this position.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates identification and resolution of care gaps.
• Leads development of individual plans of care.
• Promotes evidence-based practices among nursing staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Assessment

Evidence-Based Practices

Team Collaboration

Critical Thinking

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. Recognizing its 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—from significant blood dyscrasias, advanced endocrine pathology, heart and renal failure, GI conditions, infectious diseases, asthma, and a multitude of other conditions and diseases. Due to patient acuity, we provide advanced training to elevate new nurses to the highest level of functioning. Each unit is led by a clinical manager and lead charge nurse. The unit is supported by an advanced practice nurse. Additionally, each unit has a case manager, social worker, physical therapist, dietitian, and pharmacist. This multidisciplinary team collaborates with physicians, nurses, and patient care technicians to deliver quality patient care.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

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 functions as a clinical resource to nursing and support staff. Assesses, plans, evaluates, and documents the nursing process of 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 plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver, following established guidelines and standards of nursing care. The plan of care reflects application of expert holistic clinical knowledge and skills to anticipate and prioritize complex care needs, identify barriers, incorporate input from the interprofessional team and family, and seek opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
3. Actively utilizes and promotes scientific inquiry for evidence-based practices (e.g., participates in journal clubs, facilitates practice changes based on new knowledge, recommends updates to standards of care, conducts literature searches to support organizational goals, and disseminates new knowledge from conferences or continuing education). Supports nursing practice advancement (e.g., community health events, patient/family education, community advisory boards, Ethics Committee, adjunct faculty roles, leadership in specialty organizations).
4. Analyzes gaps in practice standards and provides feedback to peers in collaboration with leadership to enhance safe patient care. Leads evaluations of patient and family experiences, adjusting care to improve satisfaction and quality.
5. BJC considers this a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work alertly and safely at all times is essential.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

Experience

• 2-5 years of clinical nursing experience

Supervisor Experience

• None required

Licenses & Certifications

• RN license

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Experience

• 5-10 years of clinical nursing experience

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services from day one
• Disability insurance paid by BJC
• Pension and 403(b) plans with BJC contributions
• Tuition assistance from day one
• Access to BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off covering vacation, sick leave, holidays, and personal days
• Adoption assistance

Learn more at www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits. Note that not all benefits apply to all roles.

This description provides a general overview of the role and is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications. BJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.