Neurology Clinical Nurse

BJC HealthCare • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

Christian Hospital is a St. Louis-area hospital serving the community since 1903. Its Comprehensive Medical Rehabilitation Unit (C.M.R.U.) is an 18-bed, Joint Commission-accredited inpatient unit on the second floor of Christian Hospital. The unit serves adult and geriatric patients who need intensive rehabilitation therapy involving at least two of speech, occupational, and physical therapy. Diagnoses include cerebral vascular accidents, complicated orthopedic problems, neurological or neuromuscular disorders, polyarthritis, amputation, spinal cord injury, multiple trauma, and traumatic brain injury.

The Neurology Clinical Nurse provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, care planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with nursing standards. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, caregivers, and the interprofessional team to develop and document individualized care plans, promote patient safety and centered care, and coordinate care across the continuum. The role also includes educating patients and families about managing illness or injury and post-treatment needs, including medication administration.

This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the ability to remain alert and work safely. BJC offers benefits and resources to support employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being; not all benefits apply to every job.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Neurology experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Less than two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with nursing standards.
• Promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Educate patients and families about managing illness or injury, post-treatment care at home, and medication administration.
• Participate in activities promoting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in professional development.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver.
• Plan proactively and communicate the care plan 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus 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
• Education Level: Associate degree