Emergency Medicine Team Lead/Charge RN

BJC HealthCare • Saint Louis, MO

5h

About The Position

Under the direction of a manager, plans, directs, and coordinates activities of a unit on a designated shift. Provides direct patient care as needed and serves as a clinical resource to nursing and support staff. Assesses, plans, evaluates, and documents the nursing process for the assigned unit as needed. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the ability to remain alert and work safely.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or associate's degree in nursing.
• 2–5 years of experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• 5–10 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate identification and resolution of gaps in care during hospitalization, at discharge, and in the ambulatory care setting.
• Critically assess patient data to proactively mitigate impending changes in condition and establish consultations with the interprofessional team as appropriate.
• Lead development and implementation of complex individual plans of care with defined goals, in collaboration with the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver, following established nursing guidelines and standards.
• Use expert holistic clinical knowledge to anticipate and prioritize complex care needs, anticipate barriers, incorporate team and caregiver or family input, and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
• Champion scientific inquiry and evidence-based practice, including supporting practice changes, recommending standards of care, conducting literature searches, and sharing knowledge from conferences or continuing education.
• Explore opportunities to advance nursing practice through activities such as community health events, patient and family education, advisory boards, ethics committees, adjunct faculty work, or specialty organization leadership.
• Analyze gaps in practice standards and provide feedback to peers in collaboration with leadership to enhance safe patient care.
• Lead evaluation of the patient and family experience and adjust care to improve patient satisfaction and quality of care.
• Assess, plan, evaluate, and document the nursing process for the assigned unit as needed.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate unit activities on a designated shift; provide direct patient care as needed and act as a clinical resource to nursing and support staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree