Ballas Surgery Center - PACU Registered Nurse

BJC HealthCare • Creve Coeur, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The BJC RN Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place for nurses to work in the greater St. Louis area!
This is a tool to empower nurses to work at the top of their license and own their career progression.
The BJC RN Career Ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education and service excellence and gives staff the opportunity to continue doing what they do best - caring for patients - while having the opportunity to advance to the next step in their career.
Moves to higher ladder levels will result in a percentage increase of current pay that aligns with the new job description.
Join our dedicated, team-oriented group of RNs at the Barnes Jewish West County Surgery Center, where we provide exceptional care and supportive work culture.
Position Highlights
Located at the BJWCH Ballas Surgery Center
Full Time - 4 days per week set schedule 09:30am to 7:00pm
NO Call NO Weekends NO Holidays
PACU experience preferred
ICU, ED or Critical Care RN experience needed
BLS, ACLS or PALS certification needed
Benefits eligible first day of month after start
401K with match
The BJWC Surgery Center, located at 450 North New Ballas Rd, cares for ambulatory surgery patients undergoing otolaryngology and ophthalmology procedures. This RN position is in the peri-anesthesia department, and will be trained in both the pre and post care of patients.
Our skilled team ensures seamless transitions from pre-operative assessments to post-anesthesia recovery, prioritizing patient safety and education.
Your critical care expertise will be valued, helping ensure optimal outcomes and patient satisfaction! Strong team player with excellent communication and collaborative skills needed.

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

Requirements

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing
• No Experience
• No Supervisor Experience
• RN
• ICU, ED or Critical Care RN experience needed
• BLS, ACLS or PALS certification needed

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
• <2 years
• PACU experience preferred
• Strong team player with excellent communication and collaborative skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.
• Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
• Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Participates in professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care.
• Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.
• Uses 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 their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines 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