ICU Registered Nurse

Overview

Barnes‑Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 96 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park‑like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

Med/Surg ICU, Post‑op Ortho, Colorectal, Gen Surg and Medical ICU patients comprise the majority of post‑surgical patients that are admitted to the ICU. In addition ICU RN's respond to all in‑house codes.

• 12 hour Day Shifts, Full Time
• ICU experience required
• Benefits eligible first day of month after start
• 401K with match

• 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
• Experience – No Experience
• Supervisor Experience – No Experience
• Licenses & Certifications – RN

• Education – Bachelor's Degree
• Experience –