Acute Medicine/COVID Unit, Staff Nurse
Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
Information About this Position
3 - 12 hour shifts0645-1915Every 3rd
Weekend & Every 3rd HolidayUp to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus Eligible
(external applicants only)Modified Self-Scheduling in 6-week
periodsBenefits start on 1st of following month after start
dateOrientation based upon individual needs$5,000 Relocation
Assistance (for out of state applicants)
Company and Job Overview
Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St.
Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical
services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast
health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and
pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult
emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate
emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children s
Hospital. Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St.
Louis County to be named a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the
highest credential a health care organization can receive for
nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has
been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals
nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the
hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.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
- Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing
- Registered Nurse (RN) license
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
Keywords: BJC HealthCare, St. Louis , Acute Medicine/COVID Unit, Staff Nurse, Other , Saint Louis, Missouri
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