Registered Nurse, ICU

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Peters
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Information About this PositionNightsEvery 3rd Weekend-- -Up to $15,000 Sign on BonusBenefits Eligible-- - Company and Job 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 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.ResponsibilitiesProvides 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 AssignedBJC 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 RequirementsNursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing2-5 years of experienceRegistered Nurse (RN) Preferred QualificationsBachelor's Degree in NursingAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportBasic 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

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