Clinical Nurse Pre-op/post-op Interventional Radiology
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse provides direct patient care in the Plaza West Tower Interventional Radiology area at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. The role includes pre-operative and post-operative care and recovery for interventional radiology cases, including traditional post-anesthesia care and specialized recovery for critically ill ICU-level patients. Nurses work in a fast-paced environment requiring clinical judgment and critical thinking, collaborate with an interprofessional team, and contribute to patient safety, quality, and professional development. The department has 34 bays and uses advanced technologies and treatments. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., with 24 hours of call per six-week schedule: two day call shifts and one night call shift. One holiday per year is required. Critical care or PACU experience is sought. A BSN is preferred, and ADN candidates will be considered. An active RN license is required.
Requirements
- Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
- Active RN license.
- Critical care or PACU experience is sought in the position highlights.
- Commitment to BJC values of kindness, safety, excellence, respect, and teamwork.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred; ADN candidates will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with nursing standards.
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative care and recover interventional radiology patients.
- Promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
- Educate patients and families on managing illness or injury, post-treatment home care needs, 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 communicate the plan of care across the continuum of care.
- Assess and evaluate patients’ physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care.
- Assess patient preferences and barriers to care, including values and emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.
- Maintain alertness and work safely in this safety-sensitive position.
Benefits
- Signing bonus.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and legal services coverage 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
