RN - Progressive Care Unit- PRN

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 14, 2022

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• The Surgical Progressive Care Unit (163PCU) is a 19-bed unit that provides monitoring and treatment of adult surgical patients. Patients may include any surgical patient who does not require ICU level care, but who requires a higher level of critical care than is provided on a general nursing division. This can include post-operative complications, sepsis, respiratory distress, vasopressor/antihypertensive management, insulin gtt management, antiarrhythmic medication management, and other conditions requiring frequent monitoring/intervention.Primary service:Abdominal Transplant (TXP): kidney, liver, pancreas transplant surgeryHepatobiliary Surgery (HPB): liver resection, whipple, partial/total pancreatectomy, etc.Ear/Nose/Throat (ENT) Surgery: fresh tracheostomy, fresh laryngectomy, free flap, mandibulectomy, glossectomy, etc.Plastics Surgery (PRS) & Ortho Microsurgery: digital/limb replant, flaps, leech therapy, nerve transfers, etc. TERTIARY service:General Surgery/Trauma/Geriatric Trauma (ACCS): GSW, MVC polytrauma, assault victims, TBI, total care patients (para/quads), SDH s/p falls, emergent VHR, etc.Orthopedic Surgery (ORTHO): spinal fusion, limb reconstruction, total hip replacements, etc.12 HOUR sHIFTS: Day shift: 0630 - 1900 Night shift: 1830 - 0700 WEEKEND ROTATION: Patterned in every 3rd weekend (hospital policy) to ensure safe/appropriate staffing ratios and peer supportPrimary Care = 100% nursing staff at the bedside2-3 nurse to patient ratioAll patients are hardwired to central monitors for frequent and continuous assessment
• Company and Job OverviewBarnes-Jewish Hospital is the St. Louis region's top adult hospital. Formed from the merger of the former Barnes and Jewish Hospitals to become Missouri's largest hospital, it continues the traditions of its predecessors along with its partner, Washington University School of Medicine, in providing cutting-edge treatments, educating future medical professionals and working to make our community as healthy as it can be.For over two decades Barnes-Jewish Hospital has been ranked on the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll. In 2021, Barnes-Jewish ranked 17th overall with 11 specialties being ranked. The hospital was also the first hospital in Missouri to be designated as a Magnet - hospital in 2003 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing and has been redesignated consistently since.Barnes-Jewish Hospital is a teaching hospital staffed by more than 1,500 Washington University Physicians, the clinical practice for the Washington University School of medicine. The academic medicine partnership has developed many treatments and procedures that are now common across the globe.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.
  • Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
  • 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 nursing care.
  • Evaluates patient's response and modifies plan of care accordingly throughout the patient's stay.
  • Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.
  • 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 or Associate's Degree in Nursing
    • Registered Nurse (RN) Preferred QualificationsPreferred Requirements
      • Bachelor's Degree in NursingBenefits 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

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