Acute & Intermediate Med​/Surg Team Lead Charge RN

Job Overview

Team Lead Charge RN for inpatient surgical, acute care medicine, and neurosciences units at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University Medical Center.

• Lead unit nursing staff as Charge Nurse, coordinating patient care and staffing.
• Provide direct patient care as needed and serve as clinical resource to nursing and support staff.
• Assess, plan, evaluate and document the nursing process for the unit.
• Facilitate identification and resolution of gaps in care from hospitalization to discharge and ambulatorily.
• Develop and implement complex individual care plans in collaboration with interprofessional team and family.
• Champion evidence-based practices and participate in ongoing professional development initiatives.
• Analyze practice standards, provide feedback to peers, and drive improvement for patient safety and satisfaction.
• Maintain alertness and safe practices as this is a safety‑sensitive position.

• 2‑5 years of bedside nursing experience in medical/surgical settings.
• BSN preferred;
  Magnet status enhances candidate preference.
• RN license.
• No supervisory experience required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• 5‑10 years of nursing experience.

• Minimum:
  Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services starting the first month after hire
• Disability insurance paid by BJC
• Automatic 4% retirement contribution matched by BJC
• 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 includes vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer.