Team Lead​/Charge - Heart & Vascular Units

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and one of the nation's top hospitals. The All Heart & Vascular Units provide high‑risk cardiology and vascular care, including advanced heart failure, post‑operative surgery, and complex vascular interventions. The Team Lead/Charge directs nursing leadership, facilitates patient care quality, and collaborates with interprofessional teams to improve outcomes.

• Lead the development and implementation of complex individual care plans with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team.
• Facilitate identification and resolution of gaps in care from hospitalization to discharge and into the ambulatory setting.
• Actively utilize evidence‑based practices, participate in journal club, and champion scientific inquiry to advance nursing practice.
• Analyze gaps in practice standards and provide feedback to enhance patient safety and experience.
• Maintain a safety‑sensitive position requiring constant alertness and safe work practices.

• RN license (current and active). BLS required; ACLS certification within 1 year of employment.
• BSN or higher nursing degree preferred; ADN or nursing diploma acceptable.
• 2–5 years of nursing experience in cardiology or vascular units, with 5–10 years preferred for senior roles.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and clinical expertise.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• RN license.
• 2–5 years of nursing experience; no supervisory experience required.

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• 5–10 years of nursing experience.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date.
• Disability insurance paid 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.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.