Clinical Nurse - Pain Management Clinic (PT)

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse provides direct patient care activities, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with nursing care standards. This part-time outpatient role is in the Pain Management Clinic at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, part of the Department of Ambulatory Services. The department provides multidisciplinary ambulatory care and aims to deliver attentive, prompt, and courteous service.

The nurse promotes patient- and family-centered care, educates patients and families about managing illness or injury and post-treatment care, and collaborates with the interprofessional team and patients or caregivers on individual plans of care. The role also includes assessing physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, spiritual, and other patient-specific needs; supporting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance; and participating in professional development. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring constant alertness and safe work practices.

The schedule is three 8-hour shifts on rotating weekdays, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There are no weekends, holidays, or call requirements.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• Current RN license.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of RN experience (listed as an additional preferred requirement).
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Less than two years of experience (listed under preferred requirements).
• BSN/MSN.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Educate patients and families on 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 individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver.
• Plan proactively and ensure communication of 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 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.

What This Job Offers

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