Team Lead/Charge Nurse - Neuro Medicine

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

11d

About The Position

The Team Lead/Charge Nurse for the Neuro Medicine Unit plans, directs, and coordinates unit activities on a designated shift under the direction of a manager. The role provides direct patient care as needed and serves as a clinical resource to nursing and support staff. The nurse assesses, plans, evaluates, and documents the nursing process for the unit as needed. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the ability to remain alert and work safely.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license and certification.
• 2–5 years of experience; the posting also specifies a minimum of 2 years of RN experience.
• Ability to remain in a constant state of alertness and work safely.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct activities of the unit on a designated shift under the manager’s direction.
• Provide direct patient care as needed and serve as a clinical resource to nursing and support staff.
• Assess, plan, evaluate, and document the nursing process for the unit as needed.
• Identify and address gaps in care across hospitalization, discharge, and the ambulatory care setting; assess patient data to anticipate changes in condition and establish interprofessional consultations as appropriate.
• Lead development and implementation of complex, goal-oriented plans of care with the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver, following nursing guidelines and standards.
• Use evidence-based practice and scientific inquiry, including supporting practice changes, recommending standards of care, conducting literature searches, and sharing relevant knowledge.
• Pursue opportunities to advance nursing practice through professional, educational, and community activities.
• Identify gaps in practice standards and provide peer feedback in collaboration with leadership to support safe patient care.
• Lead evaluation of patient and family experiences and adjust care to improve satisfaction and quality.

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