Nurse Educator - Neuro Stepdown

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: March 6, 2026

Job Description:

Additional Information About the Role - BSN Required - Minimum of 2 yrs of nursing required - Great medical benefits - Tuition assistance and continuing education - 401(k) and Pension Plan - Barnes-Jewish Hospital - Plaza Tower Neuro Step-Down (10500) - 10th Floor The Neuro Step-Down Unit at Barnes Jewish Hospital is a specialized care area designed to provide intermediate-level care to patients with neurological conditions who require close monitoring but are stable enough to transition from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This unit caters to patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, neurosurgical procedures, seizures, and other complex neurological conditions. Nurses in the Neuro Step-Down Unit are trained in advanced neurological assessments, monitoring of neuro-specific symptoms, and the use of specialized equipment, such as intracranial pressure monitors and continuous EEG. With a focus on early rehabilitation and recovery, the nursing staff works closely with a multidisciplinary team, including neurologists, neurosurgeons, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to provide comprehensive care that supports patients in regaining function and transitioning to less intensive care settings. Overview Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Creates and implement staff education and professional development activities and programs that optimize patient outcomes. Responsibilities - Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates ongoing educational and professional development activities and programs for clinical and non-clinical areas. - Collaborates with staff and representatives of other organizations to develop, present and or evaluate clinically focused training, continuing education and or professional development opportunities. - Participates in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance. - Collaborates with leadership to assess the educational needs of the staff and develops appropriate education plan. - Participates in professional development and life long learning. Minimum Requirements Education - Bachelor's Degree - Nursing Experience - 2-5 years Supervisor Experience - No Experience Licenses & Certifications - RN Preferred Requirements Education - Master's Degree - Nursing Experience - 5-10 years Licenses & Certifications - Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup 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 - Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution - 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 our Benefits Summary. *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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