Additional Information About the RoleThe Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at Christian Hospital is searching for a full-time, Charge Nurse/Team Lead for the night shift position. The 29-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) specializes in surgical patients, stroke patients requiring telemetry monitoring, heart patients, congestive heart failures, and COPD patients. See additional information below for your reference.
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Position Requirements
- $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Benefits Eligible
- 36 Hours per Week
- 3x12hr shifts.
- Night Shift (7:00pm- 7:30am)
- Full Time
- BLS Required
- ADN Required
- 1-2 years of RN experience.
- 3-5 weeks orientation and training (depending on skills)
- Relocation Assistance
Additional Preferred Requirements
- PCU or Telemetry Units experience
- 1-2 years Supervisory experience
- 2-3 years of RN experience
- ACLS
OverviewChristian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!
The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia, and stroke.
The Progressive Care Unit is a 40-bed unit dedicated primarily to the cardiac and pulmonary patient populations. The unit has the ability to provide cardiac monitoring for all patients on the floor and is staffed by RNs, PCAs, and clerical associates.
Role PurposeUnder the direction of the manager, plans, directs, and coordinates activities of a unit on a designated shift. Performs direct patient care as needed and functions as a clinical resource to nursing and support staff. Assesses, plans, evaluates, and documents the nursing process of the assigned unit as needed.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates identification and resolution of gaps in care from hospitalization, at discharge, and into the ambulatory care setting.
- Leads the development and implementation of complex individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver.
- Actively utilizes and champions scientific inquiry for evidence-based practices.
- Analyzes gaps in practice standards and provides feedback to peers in collaboration with leadership to enhance safe patient care.
- 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
- Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's
- Experience: 2-5 years
- Supervisor Experience: No Experience
- Licenses & Certifications: RN
Preferred Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Experience: 5-10 years
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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, vision, 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 assistance.
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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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