Missouri

Additional Information About the RoleUnit Description

Unit 5500 Acute Care Medicine at our facility features a 25-bed capacity.

Position Highlights

• Schedule: Full-Time Nights (7 PM - 7 AM)
• Shift Length: 12-Hour Shifts
• Patient Ratio: 4/5:1
• Weekend Rotation: Every third weekend
• BSN Differential: Available

Benefits Include

• Eligibility for a Sign-On Bonus (for external candidates)
• Comprehensive Benefits starting the first of the month following your start date

Career Ladder

Our organization offers a Registered Nurse Career Ladder that distinguishes us as a premier workplace for nurses in the greater St. Louis area. This framework empowers nurses to excel in their roles and take charge of their career advancement.

The RN Career Ladder fosters professional growth, leadership, collaboration, education, and service excellence, allowing staff to continue providing exceptional patient care while advancing their careers. Progressing to higher levels on the ladder results in a percentage increase in pay that corresponds with the new role's responsibilities.

Overview

Our facility is recognized as the leading adult hospital in the St. Louis region. Formed through the merger of two historic hospitals, we have become Missouri's largest healthcare institution, continuing the legacy of excellence alongside our partner, a prestigious medical school. We are dedicated to delivering innovative treatments, training future healthcare professionals, and enhancing community health.

For over twenty years, we have been featured on the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll, ranking 11th in the nation in 2022 across 11 specialties. We were also the first hospital in Missouri to achieve Magnet status in 2003, a recognition we have maintained consistently.

As a teaching hospital, we are staffed by over 1,500 physicians from a renowned medical school, contributing to the development of numerous treatments and procedures that are now standard worldwide. Our commitment to combining science and medicine allows us to address some of the most challenging health issues while educating the next generation of doctors.

Additionally, we serve as a safety net hospital for the underserved and uninsured populations in St. Louis, providing essential medical care to many who rely on us as their primary healthcare provider. Our diverse patient base includes individuals from various backgrounds, and we offer services in over 100 languages, along with numerous community health education initiatives throughout the metropolitan area.

Role Purpose

The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver direct patient care, which encompasses assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with nursing care standards.

Responsibilities

• Encourage patient and family-centered care within a supportive environment.
• Educate patients and their families on managing their conditions, including post-treatment care and medication administration.
• Engage in activities that enhance patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional team to develop, implement, and document individualized care plans with specific goals, ensuring effective communication throughout the care continuum.
• Utilize critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate patients' physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering their preferences and barriers to care, including values and cultural aspects.
• This position is classified as safety-sensitive, requiring constant alertness and safe work practices.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Experience: No prior experience required
• Supervisor Experience: Not required
• Licenses & Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN)

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Experience: Not specified

Benefits and Legal Statement

At our organization, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive range of benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available starting the first day of the month after your hire date.
• Disability insurance provided at no cost to employees.
• Annual 4% automatic retirement contribution.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance available from day one.
• Access to the BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Paid Time Off that combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

For more details, please refer to our Benefits Summary.

*Note: Not all benefits apply to every position.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the role and does not encompass all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required for this position. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.