Pediatric ED Registered Nurse
Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
Information About this Position
- Up to $7,500 Sign-On Bonus
- Benefit Eligible
- 24 Hours per Week
- 7:00 pm - 7:30 am
- Every 3rd Weekend
- Holiday Rotation
Company and Job Overview
St. Louis Children s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health
and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children s
hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children s provides care in
more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of
physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and
outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness
and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to do what s
right for kids. Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and
serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children s
commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves
patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen
patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. St. Louis
Children s consistently ranks among America s Best Children s
Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In
2021, St. Louis Children s was one of eight children s hospitals to
rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital s academic
and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is
one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since
2005, St. Louis Children s has been designated as a Magnet hospital
for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing
Center (ANCC). Role PurposeThe Emergency Department Nurse provides
direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis,
planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of
emergency nursing care.Responsibilities
- Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality
and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional
development.
- Responsible for prioritizing medical and mental health care for
various levels of acuities. Quickly recognize and effectively treat
life-threatening conditions while rapidly prioritizing and
delivering appropriate care.
- Develops and implements individual plans of care in
collaboration with other members of the healthcare team in
accordance with the established guidelines and standards of
emergency nursing care and patient's age-specific needs. Promotes
patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Acts as
patient advocate. Demonstrates competence and critical thinking
skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial and emotional
needs of all patients.
- Understands the unique learning needs of patients and families.
Educates patients and their families on disease process, management
of illness/injury/treatment, support resources, infection
prevention techniques and preparation for next transition of
care.
- Must maintain competency and actively participates in training
to be prepared for emergency response. Provides direct care during
disasters, crisis intervention and response. Collaborate with
community first responders to develop, implement and evaluate
preparedness strategies.
- 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
- Nursing Diploma/Associate's
- 2-5 years experience
- RN license
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- ENPC (Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course) certification
- CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support certificationBenefits
StatementNote: not all benefits apply to all openings-
Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan
options- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan- 401(k) plan- Tuition
Assistance- Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts-
On-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, 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
Keywords: BJC HealthCare, St. Louis , Pediatric ED Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Saint Louis, Missouri
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