Registered Nurse, Tele ICU Part Time

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: October 17, 2020

Job Description:

Job ID: 1202676Employment Status: Full-TimeMore Information: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.OverviewRole PurposeProvides critical care support within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care to ICU patient populations from a remote monitoring center using multiple complex computer systems. Utilizes several data streams to identify and interpret trends and acute changes in patient physiology, monitor compliance of care bundles and protocols, and collaborates with the bedside multidisciplinary health care team using effective communication and clinical decision making skills. The goal is to achieve optimal patient outcomes including the reduction of inpatient mortality, ICU length of stay, ICU readmissions and patient safety events.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the care 25-35 critically ill patients with acutely changing conditions of all possible disease states in general and specialty units across an Academic Medical Center, including Medical, Surgical, Coronary, Cardiothoracic and Neurologic ICUs to achieve optimal patient outcomes.Utilizes knowledge base of complex computer applications to collect, analyze and interpret data, required for the evaluation of APACHE Scoring, clinical deterioration, and smart alerts which require immediate clinical decisions to support the collaboration of care of a large number of critically ill patientsSupports the bedside staff for a large patient ratio to monitor comprehensive compliance of best practice protocols and care bundles aimed at reduction of Mortality, Length of Stay, ICU Readmissions, and Patient Safety Events.Responsible for training new and rotational TeleICU RNs and Health Care Assistants for the comprehensive care, collaboration, and effective communication and decision making required of a TeleICU RN.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 RequirementsDegreeNursing Diploma/Associate's - NursingExperience2-5 yearsSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsRNPreferred Requirements and Additional Job InformationDegreeBachelor's Degree - NursingExperience5-10 yearsSupervisor Experience2-5 yearsLicenses & CertificationsCritical Care Nurse (CCRN)Benefits StatementNote: not all benefits apply to all openings- Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan optionsPension Plan*/403(b) Plan401(k) planTuition AssistanceHealth Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement AccountsOn-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Memorial Medical Group, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health CenterLegal StatementThe 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

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