Clinical Nurse Pre-op/post-op/PACU PRN

BJC HealthCare • Des Peres, MO

3h

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse provides direct patient care in the pre-op, post-op, and PACU setting at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. The role includes assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to nursing standards. The position is PRN and requires a minimum of three shifts and one weeknight call shift per six-week schedule. The unit is fast-paced. Pre/post-op experience is preferred.

The nurse promotes patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment; educates patients and families about managing illness or injury, home care after treatment, and medication administration; and participates in patient safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and professional development activities. The nurse develops, implements, and documents individualized plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with patients, families or caregivers, and the interprofessional team. The nurse also plans and communicates care across the continuum and assesses physical, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, cultural, population-specific, and other patient needs, preferences, and barriers to participation.

This is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to remain alert and work safely is an essential function. Missouri Baptist Medical Center is an acute care hospital offering medical and surgical services and has a Surgical Services department with 22 operating rooms, including three heart team rooms and a da Vinci robotic surgical system.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Minimum of three shifts and one weeknight call shift per six-week schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Pre-op/post-op experience.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Less than two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.
• Promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Educate patients and families about illness or injury management, 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.
• Plan and communicate the plan of care across the continuum.
• Assess and evaluate patients' physical, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs, preferences, and barriers to involvement in care.

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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree