Vascular Surgery PCU - Clinical RN (Part-Time)

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced cardiovascular surgery unit, where you will utilize critical thinking and clinical expertise to assess and manage patient needs. The hospital is renowned for its commitment to nursing excellence and offers a supportive environment for professional development. With a focus on patient-centered care, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives while advancing your career through a structured nursing ladder and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

401k/Pension Plan

Flexible Scheduling

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Student Loan Forgiveness

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Adoption Assistance

BJC Institute for Learning and Development

Qualifications

• Provides direct patient care activities including assessment and evaluation.
• Participates in activities promoting patient safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients and families on managing their illness.
• Develops and documents individualized care plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Assessment Skills

Communication

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Our nursing staff provides pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing various interventions for peripheral vascular disease. Surgical services include endoluminal and open repair of thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms, thoracic outlet decompression, carotid artery angioplasty and stenting, carotid endarterectomies, dialysis access (fistulas and grafts), catheter-directed thrombolysis, and various bypasses and stents for aorto-iliac and lower extremity occlusive disease, as well as upper extremity occlusive disease.

Additional information includes:

• Relocation Assistance Available
• 401k/Pension Plan
• 12 Hour Shifts/Flexible Scheduling
• Benefits eligible/exempt status
• Up to a $10,000 Sign-on Bonus
• $5/hr Barnes-Jewish Hospital Med/Surg Nurse Differential
• Eligible hires will receive a one-time deposit of an additional 36 hours of PTO, 90 days after their start date
• Student Loan Forgiveness

RN Career Ladder:

• The BJC Registered Nurse Career Ladder sets BJC apart as a leading employer for nurses in the greater St. Louis area.
• This tool empowers nurses to work at the top of their license and advance their careers.
• The ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education, and service excellence, allowing staff to continue caring for patients while advancing to higher levels with corresponding pay increases.

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is Missouri's largest hospital and is ranked among the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Its staff includes full-time academic faculty, community physicians from Washington University School of Medicine, and a support team of residents, interns, fellows, and other medical professionals. Recognized for nursing excellence, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to earn Magnet Hospital certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Division 7500/75PCU is a fast-paced Cardiovascular Surgery unit with 25 beds, including step-down and PCU beds. We care for complex cardiovascular surgery patients, including those with aortic and abdominal aneurysms, thoracic outlet syndrome, carotid artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, arrhythmia surgery, endoscopic coronary revascularization, valve repair, and more. The Staff Nurse (RN) plays an essential role in patient care, utilizing critical thinking and clinical expertise to assess patient status. The RN is trained in critical care and will be certified in BLS, ACLS, ACUTE CARE, arterial line monitoring, and pacer wires.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

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

Responsibilities

1. Promotes patient and family-centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and families on managing their illness or injury, including post-treatment home care and medication administration.
2. Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Engages in ongoing professional development.
3. Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with clear goals, collaborating with the interprofessional team, patients, families, or caregivers, ensuring communication across the continuum of care.
4. Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Considers patient preferences, values, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.
5. This position is safety-sensitive. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safety is essential.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

Experience

• No Experience required

Licenses & Certifications

• RN license

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• <2 years of experience

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC, we are committed to supporting your well-being through comprehensive benefits and resources, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services starting the first day after hire
• Disability insurance paid by BJC
• Pension and 403(b) plans funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance starting immediately
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
• Paid Time Off, combining vacation, sick leave, holidays, and personal days
• Adoption assistance

For more details, visit www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits. Note that not all benefits apply to every role.

This description provides a general overview of the position's responsibilities and level of work. It is not exhaustive of all duties and qualifications. BJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.