Transplant RN - $32-48 per hour

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Nurse Residency Program

Orientation & Training

Career Growth Opportunities

Team Collaboration

Job summary

BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL is seeking a Clinical Nurse in the Transplant unit to support patients undergoing complex transplant and hepatobiliary care. The role entails three 12-hour night shifts weekly in a high-acuity surgical setting, collaborating with transplant physicians, pharmacists and dietitians.

New grads and experienced RNs are welcome. A comprehensive orientation, critical care training, and a Nurse Residency Program are offered to develop expertise in transplant care.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree required.
• New Graduate and Experienced RN welcome.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
• Educates patients and families on illness, home care and medication administration.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Develops, implements and documents plans of care with goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team.
• Uses nursing skills to assess and address physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.

Skills

RN

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Transplant


• Discipline: RN


• Duration: Ongoing


• Employment Type: Staff

Additional Information About the Role

Clinical Nurse (16400)

Kidney/Liver Transplant Surgery

• Schedule: Full-Time, Nights


• Shift: Three 12-hour shifts per week


• Experience Level: New Graduate Nurses and Experienced Registered Nurses Welcome


• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000

Make a Difference in Transplant Care

Join a highly specialized surgical unit dedicated to caring for patients undergoing complex transplant and hepatobiliary procedures. As a Clinical Nurse, you will play a critical role in supporting patients through life-changing treatments while working alongside a collaborative team of experts in transplant medicine and surgery.

As part of a nationally recognized transplant program performing more than 250 kidney transplants annually, you'll gain valuable experience in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive transplant-specific orientation


• Critical care training provided


• Nurse Residency Program for new graduates


• Stable leadership and supportive team culture


• Collaboration with physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers, and spiritual care providers


• Opportunities for professional growth in a highly specialized field

This is an excellent opportunity for nurses seeking advanced clinical experience, structured training, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of transplant patients.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration.


• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.


• Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.


• Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.


• 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

Nursing

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• <2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, 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

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*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

BJC HealthCare Job ID #109579. Posted job title: Nurse 16400 Transplant

About BJC HealthCare

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.