Cardiac PCU - Clinical RN; Night Shift

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 includes 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. Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Division 2100 is a fast-paced high-risk cardiology division at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. We care for a variety of cardiology patients including congestive heart failure, left ventricular assist devices, post-cardiac device implantation, and post EP and Stent procedures. The Staff Nurse (RN) is an integral part of the patient care team, using critical thinking skills and clinical expertise to continually assess the patients' status.

The Staff Nurse (RN) must be certified in BLS and obtain ACLS certification within 1 year of working on the division.

This unit provides the opportunity to care for acute conditions, titrate high-risk drips, and care for patients requiring continuous telemetry. Our registered nurses receive additional training to give them the knowledge and tools to succeed, including ECG class, acute care class, LVAD training and ACLS certification.

Career Ladder and Med/Surg Incentive Package Eligible. Details below:

• Additional PTO (Experienced RNs only)
• Enhanced Sign-On Bonus $20,000 or $15,000 Sign-On Bonus plus $15,000 PLUS Loan Repayment (Experienced RNs only)
• $5.00 Med/Surg Differential per hour
• The BJC Registered Nurse Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place for nurses to work in the greater St. Louis area.
• Be empowered to work at the top of your license and advance your career progression.
• The BJC RN Career Ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education, and service excellence and provides opportunities to continue doing what you do best—caring for patients—while advancing to the next step in your career.
• Moves to higher ladder levels result in a percentage increase of current pay aligned with the new job description.

Additional information includes:

• Relocation Assistance Available
• 401k
• 12 Hour Shifts/Flexible Scheduling
• Benefits eligible

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Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is part of a renowned health system and emphasizes excellence in nursing care. The division cares for cardiology patients including congestive heart failure and LVADs. The Staff Nurse (RN) is an integral part of the patient care team and must be certified in BLS and ACLS within 1 year of employment.

Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within 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. Engages in professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team and patient/family or caregiver, following established guidelines and standards. Proactively communicates the plan of care across the continuum of care.
• Assesses and evaluates physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care; recognizes patient preferences, barriers to involvement, and cultural, spiritual, and population-specific needs.
• Recognizes this is a safety-sensitive position and maintains a constant state of alertness as an essential function of the job.

Education

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• RN

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience