Acute Internal Medicine Registered Nurse

Overview

Acute Internal Medicine Registered Nurses provide high-quality care for patients experiencing acute medical conditions, working closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver timely and effective treatment.

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. The 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.

Acute Care Medicine has patients with a full range of clinical issues—from significant blood dyscrasias, advanced endocrine pathology, heart and renal failure, GI conditions, infectious diseases, asthma and a multitude of other conditions and diseases. Due to the patient acuity on the nursing division, we provide advanced training to bring new nurses to the highest level of functioning. Each unit is led by a clinical manager and lead charge nurse.

The unit is supported by an advanced practice nurse. Additionally each unit is assigned a case manager, social worker, physical therapist, dietitian, and pharmacist. This multidisciplinary team works in conjunction with the physicians, nurses and patient care technicians to provide quality patient care.

• $15K SOB eligible
• 12 Hour Days Shifts, Full Time Position
• 7am to 7pm

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 families on managing illness, injury, 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 the interprofessional team.

Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum. Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs. Assesses patient preferences, barriers, and values. The position is safety-sensitive; requires sustained alertness and safe performance.

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's – Nursing
• Experience: No Experience
• Supervisor
  
  Experience:
  
  No Experience
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  RN

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree – Nursing

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, vision, 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

Not all benefits apply to all jobs.

Equal Opportunity Employer