Clinical Nurse Emergency Department

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is hiring a Clinical Nurse for its Emergency Department, a large, fast-paced urban department that provides emergency care across the St. Louis region. The department is Missouri’s largest Emergency Department, is an Adult Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Comprehensive Cardiac Center, and includes an 80-bed, 52,000-square-foot facility with six specialized care areas. The nurse provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with nursing standards. The role works nights on a schedule of two 12-hour shifts. Night differentials are $5 per hour on weekdays and $8 per hour on weekends.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is part of Washington University Medical Center and is recognized for nursing care as a Magnet Hospital. Its Emergency Department specializes in rapid assessment and treatment, particularly during the initial phase of acute illness and trauma, and is a regional leader in disaster preparedness.

BJC offers benefits and resources intended to support employees’ and their families’ physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being. Benefit availability may vary by job.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or associate degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Emergency Department nursing experience is preferred.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced clinical environment is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Less than two years of experience.
• Emergency Department nursing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Educate patients and families on managing illness or injury, including post-treatment home care and medication administration.
• Participate in activities supporting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, as well as 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 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 constant alertness and work safely in this safety-sensitive position.

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