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BJC HealthCare lists this Clinical Nurse Observation Unit opportunity in saint louis, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Additional Information About the Role
3500 Observation Unit RN | South Campus (24 Beds)
Full Time , 36 hours per week, Nights
Sign on Bonus eligible up to $15,000 (external applicants)
Looking for a fast-paced nursing environment with diverse patient care experiences? Join our 24-bed Observation Unit , where you'll care for patients requiring short-term treatment, monitoring, and recovery, typically within a 24-hour stay.
Why You'll Love This Unit
Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Strong partnership with the Emergency Department
Excellent experience for new graduates interested in emergency or acute care nursing
Variety of patient populations and clinical experiences
Patient Care Includes
Pain management
IV antibiotics and IV fluids
Blood transfusions
Post-surgical observation
Drain and tube management
Monitoring patients with complex medical needs
The unit also cares for patients recovering from outpatient procedures, including colorectal, gynecologic, and urologic surgeries.
Most patients are discharged home within 24 hours, offering nurses the opportunity to see the full continuum of care while building strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
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
- NursingExperience
No Experience
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
RN
Preferred Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree
- NursingExperience
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
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