Neurosurgery RN

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:
Neurology

Discipline: RN

Duration:
Ongoing

Employment Type:

Staff

• $15,000 Sign On Bonus eligible!
• 3 (12) hr Night shifts 7p to 7a
• Weekend Requirement Every 3rd Weekend
• Benefit eligible first day of month after start
• 401(k) with match

Neurosurgery is a 21-bed unit that primarily cares for patients who have undergone cranial procedures. We also are a prime choice for patients who have had spinal surgery, have been affected by a stroke, or have other neurological deficits or diseases. Our unit is mostly private rooms with advanced technology, dedicated leadership support, and skilled preceptors who want to help develop you into the nurse you have the potential to be.

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.

Role Purpose 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. 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.

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

• Education
• Bachelor's Degree
  - Nursing Experience