Nurse Emergency Room ER
Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
Information About this Position
- Day, Night and Midshift Available
- Bonus Eligible
- Relocation Eligible
- Comprehensive Benefits
Company and Job Overview
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized
surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is
known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms,
14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility
was designed to provide a comforting environment that is
innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The
campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking
path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium
Park. Role PurposeThe Emergency Department Nurse provides direct
patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning
implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of emergency
nursing care.Responsibilities
- Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality
and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional
development.
- Responsible for prioritizing medical and mental health care for
various levels of acuities. Quickly recognize and effectively treat
life-threatening conditions while rapidly prioritizing and
delivering appropriate care.
- 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
emergency nursing care and patient's age-specific needs.. Promotes
patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Acts as
patient advocate. Demonstrates competence and critical thinking
skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial and emotional
needs of all patients.
- Understands the unique learning needs of patients and families.
Educates patients and their families on disease process, management
of illness/injury/treatment, support resources, infection
prevention techniques and preparation for next transition of
care.
- Must maintain competency and actively participates in training
to be prepared for emergency response. Provides direct care during
disasters, crisis intervention and response. Collaborate with
community first responders to develop, implement and evaluate
preparedness strategies.
- 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/Associate's
- 2-5 years experience
- RN license
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- ENPC (Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course) certification
- CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support certificationBenefits
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 , Nurse Emergency Room ER, Other , Saint Louis, Missouri
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