Stepdown - Clinical Nurse

BJC HealthCare • Saint Louis, MO

3d

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with nursing care standards. This role is in a stepdown unit described as functioning more like a medical intensive care unit and as a place to gain critical care experience.

The nurse promotes patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment; educates patients and families about managing illness or injury, post-treatment care at home, and medication administration; and contributes to patient safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and professional development. Working with the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver, the nurse develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with defined goals and coordinates communication across the continuum of care. The nurse assesses physical, psychosocial, emotional, and other individual needs, including preferences and barriers to participation in care.

This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the ability to remain alert and work safely. Christian Hospital is part of BJC and serves St. Louis and surrounding areas.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• No experience required.
• No supervisor experience required.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Less than two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to nursing care standards.
• 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 ensure communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.
• Use critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate 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.
• Maintain a constant state of alertness and work safely.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree