Clinical Nurse GI/GU PRN Job Saint Louis area,Missouri USA,Nursing

Additional Information About the Role

Clinical Nurse - 6900 GI/GU Surgery

Join our 38-bed GI/GU Surgical Unit dedicated to providing exceptional care to every patient. As a nurse on 6900, you'll work alongside some of the most innovative surgeons in the region and be part of a nationally recognized program. BJC's Gastroenterology & GI Surgery is ranked #20 by U.S. News & World Report.

Our team cares for a diverse patient population ranging from teenagers to adults over 90 years old and is a leader in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) care.

What You'll Care For

Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis
Rectal and Colon Cancer
Small Bowel Obstruction and Ileus
Prostate, Kidney, and Bladder Cancer
Colon Resections, with and without ostomy creation
TURP and TURBT procedures
Cystectomy, Neobladder, and Ileal Conduit surgeries
Reconstructive surgery and wound care

Many of our patients are high-acuity and have multiple co-morbidities, making 6900 an excellent place to expand your clinical knowledge, strengthen critical thinking skills, and grow your surgical nursing expertise.

If you're looking for a challenging, collaborative environment where you can make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply.

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.

GI/GU Service is consistently ranked in the top 20 in the nation by U.S. News & World Reports. We care for a diverse population of patients needing colorectal and urology surgery. We are leaders in providing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) care. Our surgeons are leading the way in refining surgical procedures and non-operative techniques, to reduce pain, complications, and to improve outcomes.

We are a 38 bed surgical unit with a goal of providing excellent care to all of our patients. Our average nurse to patient ratio is 1:4. We offer a knowledgeable staff willing to assist you with your learning process during orientation and beyond, and a learning environment to help you grow in knowledge, skills, and confidence.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.

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.

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.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

- Nursing

Experience

No Experience

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree

- Nursing

Experience

Clinical Nurse GI​/GU PRN

Clinical Nurse GI/GU PRN