Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Peters
Posted on: May 13, 2022
Job Description:
Additional Information About the Role
- Part Time, Day Shift
- Up to $7,500 Sign On Bonus
- Benefits Eligible OverviewBarnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital
proudly serves the health care needs of families in St. Charles,
Lincoln and Warren counties. The 102-bed community hospital
provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services including
the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, the
Breast Health and Women's Center, the Cardiology Center, the
Neurosurgery Center and the Outpatient Surgery and Endoscopy
Center.Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is an Accredited Chest
Pain Center and carries a Level II stroke certification.
Additionally, the hospital's medical office building houses offices
for specialists in primary care, cardiology, obstetrics,
dermatology, surgery and pulmonology. Barnes-Jewish St. Peters
Hospital also offers outpatient services including physical
therapy, a sleep lab, and cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation.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
- 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, Saint Peters , Emergency Department Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Saint Peters, Missouri
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