Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit
Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
Information About this Position
Company and Job Overview
Christian Hospital is a full-service acute care community hospital
located on 28 acres in north St. Louis County. Christian Hospital
is noted for its excellence in heart services and lifesaving
cardiothoracic surgery, emergency medicine, breast health services,
orthopedic/spine surgery, hyperbaric wound care, pain management,
vascular surgery, endocrinology, gastrointestinal care, stroke
care, nephrology, therapy, radiology, urology, pulmonary care and
treating sleep disorders. Northwest HealthCare, located six miles
west of Christian Hospital, provides the community 24-hour
emergency care, with Washington University Physicians and St. Louis
Children s Hospital providing pediatric services. Northwest
HealthCare is also home to the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety
of full-service outpatient diagnostic and imaging services in a
convenient setting.Role PurposeProvides direct patient care
activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning,
implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the
standards of critical care nursing to patients who require a high
level of clinical expertise.Responsibilities
- Provides care to acutely and critically ill patients in a
highly technical and ongoing monitoring environment. These patients
are facing life-threatening problems with varying needs, which
require extensive medication protocols and therapies. Educates
patients and their families on disease process, management of
illness/injury/treatment, support resources, infection prevention
techniques, and essential daily tasks to prepare for next
transition of care.
- Demonstrates competency in evaluating intensive care patients,
administering care, recognizing complications and coordinating with
other members of the critical care team. Strives for excellence in
patient care; keeps patients safe from adverse events. Seeks
learning and teaching opportunities in an effort to further develop
and perfect skills and improve overall quality of care.
Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and
regulatory compliance. Participates in professional
development.
- Develops, implements, and revises 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 to complex critical treatment
modalities and modifies plan of care accordingly throughout the
patient's stay. Demonstrates expertise and critical thinking skills
to assess and evaluate patient's/family's physical, psychosocial
and emotional needs Demonstrates ability to promote positive
interpersonal relationships in patient/family-centered
environment.
- Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned
- 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 or Associate's Degree in Nursing
- 2-5 years of experience
- Registered Nurse (RN)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Critical Care Nurse (CCRN)
- Certification/Licensure in Area of ExpertiseBenefits
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 , Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit, Other , Saint Louis, Missouri
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