Full Time Registered Nurse - Saint Louis, MO, United States - BJC HealthCare

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    Full time
    Description

    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.

    15,000 Sign On Bonus eligible
    ~ Night shift differential applies
    ~ Full time position
    ~ Cardiac care experience

    Best Hospitals in America - US News Ranking - Barnes-Jewish Hospital ()

    Heart & Vascular | Barnes-Jewish Hospital ()


    The Cardiothoracic ICU cares for complex patients with multiple-system conditions, including adult congenital anomalies and heart and lung transplant patients needing post-surgical care .

    With nurse-patient ratios that promote patient safety and patient/family satisfaction, nurses care for patients with the very latest technology, which includes telemedicine.


    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.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.

    The Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) specializes in the post-operative care of cardiac, thoracic, and vascular patients including ECMO, VAD, and transplants.

    Our high acuity patient volume allows for low nurse-patient ratios promoting safety and satisfaction of patients, families, and staff.

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


    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. 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.
    ~ Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing Experience
    ~ No Experience Supervisor Experience
    ~ No Experience Licenses & Certifications
    ~ Bachelor's Degree - Nursing Experience
    ~ 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
    ~ Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
    ~Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    ~ Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    ~ Adoption assistance