Team Lead/Charge Nurse - Neurosurgery - Nights

BJC HealthCare; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is looking for a Registered Nurse at Barnes‑Jewish Hospital in Missouri. This role offers a $15,000 sign on bonus and an opportunity to join a dedicated team in a 21-bed neurosurgery unit.

With a focus on professional development, the position requires 2+ years of RN experience and offers comprehensive benefits starting on day one. BJC promotes nurses working at the top of their license with the option to advance in their careers.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as a registered nurse required.
• RN license required.
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of the unit.
• Perform direct patient care and function as a clinical resource.
• Lead development of individual plans of care.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care

Critical assessment

Holistic clinical knowledge

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• BJC Registered Nurse Career Ladder:
  • The BJC RN Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place for nurses to work in the greater St. Louis area.
  • This is a tool to empower nurses to work at the top of their license and own their career progression.
  • The BJC RN Career Ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education and service excellence and gives staff the opportunity to continue doing what they do best – caring for patients – while having the opportunity to advance to the next step in their career.
  • Moves to higher ladder levels will result in a percentage increase of current pay that aligns with the new job description.

Position Highlights

• Great Leadership Opportunity!
• $15,000 Sign On Bonus eligible!
• 3 (12)hr Night shifts 7p to 7a
• Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd Weekend
• 2 Plus years of RN experience required
• Benefit eligible first day of month after start
• 401(k) with match

Neurosurgery is a 21-bed unit that primarily cares for patients who have undergone cranial procedures. We also are a prime choice for patients who have had spinal surgery, have been affected by a stroke, or have other neurological deficits or diseases. Our unit is mostly private rooms with advanced technology, dedicated leadership support, and skilled preceptors who want to help develop you into the nurse you have the potential to be.

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.

Role Purpose

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

Responsibilities

• 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 establishes consults to interprofessional team as appropriate.
• 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 in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Plan of care reflects application of expert holistic clinical knowledge and skill to anticipate and prioritize complex care needs, anticipate barriers, incorporating interprofessional team and caregiver/family input, and identifies opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
• Actively utilizes and champions scientific inquiry for evidence‑based practices (e.g., participates in journal club, facilitates practice change based on new knowledge, recommends new standards of care or revisions to current standards, conduct a literature search to support unit or organizational goals, disseminate new knowledge obtained from relevant conference or continuing education). Explore opportunities to advance nursing practice (e.g., support a community service health event as a representative of the healthcare profession, patient/family education group, community advisory board, member of Ethics Advisory Committee, serve as adjunct faculty, leadership board in specialty organization).
• Analyzes gap in practice standards and provides feedback to peers in collaboration with leadership to enhance safe patient care. Leads the evaluation of the patient and family experience, and adjusts care provided to improve patient satisfaction and quality of care.
• 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
• Experience: 2‑5 years
• Supervisor Experience: No Experience
• Licences & Certifications: RN

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Experience: 5‑10 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 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

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The 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