Cardiac Rehab - Clinical Nurse

BJC HealthCare•Saint Louis, MO

21h

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 is a part-time outpatient position in the Cardiac Wellness Center, which cares for adult and geriatric patients with cardiovascular diagnoses and procedures, including myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve repair or replacement, interventional procedures, stable angina, cardiomyopathy, heart transplant, and multiple coronary artery disease risk factors. Patients range in age from 20 to 93. The nurse promotes patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment; educates patients and families about managing illness or injury, post-treatment home care, and medication administration; and participates in patient safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and professional development activities. The nurse develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver, and proactively coordinates communication across the continuum of care. The role includes assessing physical, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs, as well as patient preferences and barriers to participation in care. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the ability to remain alert and work safely. The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ACLS certification is required.

Requirements

Nursing diploma or associate degree in Nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) license.
ACLS certification.
Telemetry monitoring experience is preferred.
Cardiac or critical care experience is preferred.
No prior experience required.
No supervisor experience required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Less than two years of experience.
Telemetry monitoring experience.
Cardiac or critical care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with nursing-care 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 promoting 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.
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.
Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Benefits

Benefits eligible.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 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.