Clinical Nurse Apheresis

BJC HealthCare•St. Louis, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with nursing care standards. Develops and documents individualized plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver, and coordinates communication of the plan across the continuum of care. Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, spiritual, and population-specific needs, as well as patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care. Promotes patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment; educates patients and families about illness or injury management, post-treatment care at home, and medication administration. Participates in patient safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and professional development activities. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring constant alertness and safe work practices. The role is based at Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center. The stated schedule is 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; after orientation, start times may flex between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. The schedule includes call 2–3 weeknights and one weekend in a six-week schedule.

Requirements

Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Ability to remain alert and work safely in a safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Strong IV skills.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
Educate patients and families about managing illness or injury, post-treatment home care, and medication administration.
Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Participate in professional development.
Develop, implement, and document individualized plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver.
Proactively plan and communicate the plan of care across the continuum of care.
Assess and evaluate patients’ physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, preferences, and barriers to involvement in care, including values and spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available the first day of the month after hire.
Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
Annual 4% BJC automatic retirement contribution.
401(k) plan with BJC match.
Tuition assistance available on the first day.
BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
Adoption assistance.
Sign-on bonus eligibility up to $7,500.
BJC RN Career Ladder with professional development and career progression opportunities; advancement to higher ladder levels may result in a percentage increase in current pay.