ICU (RN) (PT) (NIGHTS)

BJC HealthCare•Sullivan, MO

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care in a six-bed critical care unit, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with nursing-care standards. The unit cares for patients requiring critical-care intervention for acute or potentially life-threatening conditions and surgical recovery, and is equipped with cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring. Nurses may care for acute cardiac patients before transfer when a higher level of care is needed. The position offers an opportunity to develop critical-care skills in a smaller environment with consistent support and teamwork. A House Supervisor is onsite 24/7, and providers are available for support, including at night. The role is part-time night shift. Scheduling includes one call shift per six-week period, every third weekend, and a holiday rotation.

Requirements

Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner, as this is a safety-sensitive position.
One call shift requirement in a six-week period, every third weekend rotation, and holiday rotation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Less than two years of experience.
One to two years of medical/surgical nursing experience is described as a suitable background for nurses interested in critical care.

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 that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Participate in professional development.
Develop, implement, and document individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver.
Plan proactively and ensure communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.
Use critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate patients’ physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care.
Assess patient preferences and barriers to care involvement, including values and emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.
Provide direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Care for acute cardiac patients prior to transfer when a higher level of care is needed.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus 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.
Night shift differential of $5 per hour on weekdays and $8 per hour on weekends.