RN - CLINICAL MENTOR I - Medical/Surgical- BJC Healthcare
Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Additional Information About the Role
* Serves as a resource for inpatient support during the night shift
for new graduate nurses who are developing their clinical
competencies and decision making skills. Provides guidance and
assistance while giving additional support in the assessment,
evaluation and intervention responsibilities with patients. Can be
consulted by new graduate nurses as needed for advice and
recommendations related to direct patient care issues, assistance
with approaching their nursing peers or other care providers,
support performing procedures or in managing unique patient and
family dynamics.
* MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
* 2-5 years of experience
Overview
Barnes-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.
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Role Purpose
Serves as a resource for inpatient support during the night shift
for new graduate nurses who are developing their clinical
competencies and decision making skills. Provides guidance and
assistance while giving additional support in the assessment,
evaluation and intervention responsibilities with patients. Can be
consulted by new graduate nurses as needed for advice and
recommendations related to direct patient care issues, assistance
with approaching their nursing peers or other care providers,
support performing procedures or in managing unique patient and
family dynamics.
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Responsibilities
* Establishes relaxed, informal, welcoming and supportive
relationships conducive to dialogue and learning. Uses a variety of
communication techniques including questioning, listening,
observing and providing feedback to support nurse ongoing education
and skill development, action planning, self-reflection, confidence
building and growth. Supports nurse career development.
* Facilitates individual and team development, helps team members
build skills and competencies, and builds proactive team
relationships to provide optimal patient care. Provides a safe
forum for ongoing nurse reflection and action.
* Supports advancement of interprofessional education and practice
by optimizing team cohesion. Seeks opportunities to promote nurses,
physicians and other health care professionals in their shared work
together, through heightened understanding of each other s role in
providing comprehensive care.
* Enhances retention by providing new nurses with the skills,
confidence, and knowledge necessary to navigate through the health
system and interact successfully with colleagues.
* Provides consultation and second opinion to assist with clinical
decision making, including managing Med/Surg patients whose
condition may be deteriorating or who may require transfer to a
higher level of care. Assists nurses with an appropriate plan of
care related to a change of condition.
* 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.
* Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned
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Minimum Requirements
* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
* 2-5 years of experience
* Registered Nurse (RN)
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Requirements
* 5-10 years of experience
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Benefits Statement
Note: 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 Center
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Legal Statement
The 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
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we re 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 assistance
To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The 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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