Clinical Nurse - Neurosurgery Unit - Day Shift

Clinical Nurse - Neurosurgery Unit - Day Shift at BJC summary:
The Clinical Nurse in the Neurosurgery Unit at Barnes-Jewish Hospital provides direct patient care for patients recovering from cranial and spinal surgeries, strokes, and other neurological conditions. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care in a supportive, technology-enabled environment with opportunities for professional development. Nurses participate in patient and family education, quality and safety initiatives, and career advancement through the BJC RN Career Ladder program.
Additional Information About the Role
- Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
- $5/hr Barnes-Jewish Hospital Med/Surg Nurse Differential
- Eligible hires will receive a one-time deposit of an additional 36 hours of PTO, 90 days after their start date
- Student Loan Forgiveness
hr shifts
- Work Every 3rd Weekend
- Flexible Scheduling
- Incredible Staff Morale and Management on the Unit Barnes Jewish Hospital - Plaza Tower Neurosurgeryth Floor)
A phenomenal opportunity to hone your skills,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.

BJC Registered Nurse Career Ladder:
- The BJC RN Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place for nurses to work in the greater St. Louis area.
- This is a tool to empower nurses to work at the top of their license and own their career progression.
- The BJC RN Career Ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education and service excellence and gives staff the opportunity to continue doing what they do best - caring for patients - while having the opportunity to advance to the next step in their career.
- Moves to higher ladder levels will result in a percentage increase of current pay that aligns with the new job description.
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.

Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
The Graduate Nurse provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care after completing a nursing program and before licensure. Will be required to obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation from an accredited school of nursing to remain employed in a HSO in the state of Missouri.
Responsibilities

• 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.

• Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.

• Develops and implements individual plans of care in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care.

• Evaluates patient's response and modifies plan of care accordingly throughout the patient's stay.

• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.

Minimum Requirements
Education

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing
Experience

• No Experience
Supervisor Experience

• No Experience
Preferred Requirements
Education

• Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
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