RN Kidney/Liver Transplant

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Additional Information About the Role
Kidney/liver transplant surgery performs a variety of transplant procedures that includes pancreas transplants. Our kidney disease program is consistently ranked among the best in the nation by U.S.News & World Report, with more than 100 kidney transplants performed each year. Our multidisciplinary transplant team is comprised of nurses, physicians, pharmacists, dieticians, social workers, and spiritual caregivers who communicate daily to meet patient needs. Nurses are provided an extensive orientation specific to the care of our patients, including critical care training.

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.

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.
• 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.Minimum RequirementsEducation
  • Nursing Diploma/Associate's
    • NursingExperience
      • No ExperienceSupervisor Experience
        • No ExperienceLicenses & Certifications
          • RNPreferred RequirementsEducation
            • Bachelor's Degree
              • NursingBenefits and Legal Statement
                BJC Total RewardsAt 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 assistanceTo learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits
                  • 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.

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