Clinical Nurse - Neuro Stepdown - Weekend Option Night Shift

Company: BJC
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 3, 2025

Job Description:

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
  • 3 - 12hr shifts
  • Work Every 3rd Weekend
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Day Shifts Available
  • Great medical benefits
  • Tuition assistance and continuing education
  • 401(k) and Pension PlanBarnes-Jewish Hospital - Plaza TowerNeuro Step-Down (10500) - 10th FloorClinical NurseThe Neuro Step-Down Unit at Barnes Jewish Hospital is a specialized care area designed to provide intermediate-level care to patients with neurological conditions who require close monitoring but are stable enough to transition from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This unit caters to patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, neurosurgical procedures, seizures, and other complex neurological conditions. Nurses in the Neuro Step-Down Unit are trained in advanced neurological assessments, monitoring of neuro-specific symptoms, and the use of specialized equipment, such as intracranial pressure monitors and continuous EEG. With a focus on early rehabilitation and recovery, the nursing staff works closely with a multidisciplinary team, including neurologists, neurosurgeons, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to provide comprehensive care that supports patients in regaining function and transitioning to less intensive care settings.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.The Neuroscience Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a 21 bed unit dedicated to the care of patients in need of specialized nursing care at a critical point in their healthcare journey, where they are at high risk for clinical deterioration. Progressive care, with lower nurse patient ratios, allows for frequent assessment, intervention, treatment and specialized monitoring.The unit cares for pre and postoperative neurosurgical, neuro-medicine and stroke patients with complex needs using a team approach with nurses, charge nurse and patient care techs. Bedside, central monitoring, and remote telemetry are standard for all PCU patients. Many resources are available to nurses on this unit, including: Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Mananger, Assistant Nurse Managers and a Nurse Educator. Additionally this nursing team collaborates with and are supported by a wide array of the multidisciplinary providers, physicians and pharmacists.A specialized orientation is provided to prepare nurses to care for the neuroscience patient as well as training specific to Progressive Care. Ongoing education and professional development is supported and encouraged.Attention to nursing patients with the provision of excellent outcomes is what drives the work on this unit.
      Preferred Qualifications
      
      Role PurposeProvides 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 RequirementsEducation
    • Nursing Diploma/Associate's - NursingExperience
    • No ExperienceSupervisor Experience
    • No ExperienceLicenses & Certifications
    • RNPreferred RequirementsEducation
    • Bachelor's Degree - NursingExperience
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      Benefits and Legal Statement
      
      BJC Total RewardsAt BJC were committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
      • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
      • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
      • Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded 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 benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
      • Adoption assistanceTo learn more, go to *Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe 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 EmployerBy applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by snagajob to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employers data processor SonicJobs.
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