Clinical Nurse PACU Interventional Radiology
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse provides direct patient care in the Plaza West Tower Interventional Radiology PACU at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Nurses care for patients recovering from interventional radiology procedures in a 34-bay unit, providing traditional post-anesthesia recovery as well as specialized recovery for critically ill, ICU-level patients. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment that calls for clinical judgment, critical thinking, and collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other members of the interprofessional team. The position offers exposure to complex procedures, new technologies and treatments, and initiatives such as hybrid surgical care and regional anesthesia. The schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts, typically 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Nurses are scheduled for 24 hours of call per six-week schedule: two day call shifts and one night call shift. One holiday per year is required. The position is safety-sensitive and requires the ability to remain alert and work safely. Barnes-Jewish Hospital is part of Washington University Medical Center, is Missouri’s largest hospital, and is a Magnet-designated adult hospital. The organization offers comprehensive benefits and a signing bonus.
Requirements
- Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
- Current RN license.
- Critical care or PACU experience is sought in the role highlights.
- Commitment to BJC values of kindness, safety, excellence, respect, and teamwork.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
- The listed minimum requirements specify no experience or supervisor experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred; ADN candidates will be considered.
- The preferred qualifications list experience of less than two years.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with nursing standards.
- Promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
- Educate patients and families about managing illness or injury, post-treatment care at home, 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.
- Plan proactively and communicate the plan of care across the continuum of care.
- Use critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate patients’ physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care.
- Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including values and emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.
- Provide traditional post-anesthesia care and specialized recovery for critically ill, ICU-level patients.
Benefits
- Signing bonus.
- Comprehensive 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
