Clinical Nurse - Ambulatory Float Pool

Overview

The Ambulatory Float Pool Clinical Nurse at Barnes‑Jewish Hospital provides high‑quality, patient‑centered care across a wide range of outpatient clinical settings. This role supports multiple ambulatory practice areas, including specialty clinics, surgical subspecialties, and procedural areas, offering nurses the opportunity to partner with a diverse healthcare team and to address social determinants of health.

Full‑time position. Shift hours: 8:00 am–4:30 pm (5/8 shifts). No weekends, no major holidays, no call. Eligible for a sign‑on bonus of up to $7,500. Medical benefits are available and tuition assistance with continuing education is offered.

• Minimum 5 years of RN experience, preferably in critical care, emergency department or infusion space.
• BSN preferred.
• RN license.

• Promote patient- and family‑centered care in a healing environment.
• Educate patients and families on managing their illness or injury, including post‑treatment home care and medication administration.
• Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Engage in professional development.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team and the patient/family or caregiver.
• Ensure proactive planning and communication of the care plan across the continuum of care.
• Use critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care.
• Assess patient preferences and barriers to engagement in care, including values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population‑specific needs.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and maintain a safe environment, as this is a safety‑sensitive position.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available from the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC automatic retirement contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available from the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer.