Additional Information About the RolePACU South
Location: Barnes – Main Campus
Leadership: Rand Johnson, Gail Davis (Director), Logan Justice (Patient Care Manager), Joel Butler, Christine Morton-Chesnut, Timothy Patrick, Nicole Bolzenius, Marissa Rettig (Assistant Nurse Managers), Janelle Holthaus (Educator)
Team Details: 75 Total Team Members, 59 Registered Nurses, 5 Resource Nurse, 11 Patient Care Tech
Unit Information:
- Large Unit: 6 divisions across 2 floors, 86 beds
- 80 – 100 cases per day
- 2:1 patient nurse ratio at any given time (Pre/Post)
- Critical Care patients – Neuro, Transplants
Role Details:
- Pre-Op: 5:30a to 4:00p, 4*10s, M-F
- Call: One weekend every 10 weeks
- Holidays: 1 per year, rotate Winter/Spring
- Graduate Nurse Eligibility: Yes
- Orientation: 3 months
- The BJC Registered Nurse Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place for nurses to work in the greater St. Louis area.
- This is a tool to empower nurses to work at the top of their license and own their career progression.
- The BJC RN Career Ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education and service excellence.
Moves to higher ladder levels will result in a percentage increase of current pay that aligns with the new job description.
OverviewBarnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, PACU nurses find a fast-paced environment that tests their professional judgment and critical thinking skills, encouraging tremendous growth. Here, you'll work with world-renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists, assist on unique and complex procedures, and play a vital role in developing new procedures and treatment protocols.
Preferred QualificationsRole Purpose: Provides 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. Educates patients and their families on managing their illness or injury.
- Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team.
- Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate patient needs according to standards of care.
- This is a safety-sensitive position; the ability to work in a constant state of alertness is essential.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree
Experience: No Experience
Licenses & Certifications: RN
Preferred Requirements
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Experience: Less than 2 years
Benefits and Legal StatementBJC Total Rewards: At BJC, we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help manage your 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
To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits
*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 be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required. Equal Opportunity Employer.
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