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

Additional Information About the Role

Clinical Nurse - 6900 GI/GU Surgery

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus Eligible
Full-Time, Nights
Three 12-hour shifts
$5/hr Night differential; $8/hr weekend night differential

Join Barnes-Jewish Hospital's 6900 GI/GU Surgery Unit, a specialized 38-bed surgical unit committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Nurses on this unit work alongside nationally recognized GI and GU surgeons and are part of a program ranked #20 in Gastroenterology & GI Surgery by U.S. News & World Report.

6900 cares for a diverse patient population ranging from adolescents to older adults undergoing colorectal, urologic, oncologic, and reconstructive surgical procedures. As a leader in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) practices, the unit focuses on evidence-based care that improves outcomes and supports recovery.

Featured Patient Population & Procedures

Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis
Colon and rectal cancer
Small bowel obstruction and ileus
Prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer
Colon resections and ostomy management
TURP, TURBT, cystectomy, neobladder, and ileal conduit procedures
Reconstructive surgery and complex wound care

This is an excellent opportunity for nurses seeking to develop expertise in high-acuity surgical care. Patients frequently present with complex medical conditions and multiple co-morbidities, providing valuable experience and opportunities for professional growth.

Apply today to join a collaborative, high-performing team dedicated to advancing surgical nursing excellence and exceptional patient outcomes.

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

Clinical Nurse GI/GU