Team Lead/Charge Nurse ICU Nights

BJC HealthCare • Saint Peters, MO

5d

About The Position

Under the direction of a manager, the Team Lead/Charge Nurse plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of a unit on a designated shift. 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 assigned unit as needed.

This position is for the 12-bed Medical ICU on the night shift at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. It includes coordinating complex patient care, working with patients and families and the interprofessional team, and supporting evidence-based nursing practice and quality improvement. The role is safety-sensitive and requires the ability to remain alert and work safely.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• At least 2 years of RN experience; the stated minimum experience range is 2–5 years.
• No supervisor experience required.
• 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

• Plan, direct, and coordinate unit activities on a designated shift under the direction of a manager.
• Perform direct patient care as needed and act as a clinical resource to nursing and support staff.
• Assess, plan, evaluate, and document the nursing process for the assigned unit as needed.
• Identify and resolve gaps in care during hospitalization, at discharge, and in the ambulatory care setting.
• Critically assess patient data to anticipate changes in condition, mitigate risks, and establish interprofessional consultations as appropriate.
• Lead the development and implementation of complex, goal-oriented plans of care with the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver.
• Use expert holistic clinical knowledge to anticipate and prioritize complex care needs, identify barriers, and support improved patient outcomes.
• Promote evidence-based practice through activities such as journal clubs, practice changes, standards-of-care recommendations, literature searches, and sharing knowledge from conferences or continuing education.
• Pursue opportunities to advance nursing practice through professional, educational, and community activities.
• Analyze gaps in practice standards and collaborate with leadership to provide peer feedback and improve safe patient care.
• Lead evaluation of the patient and family experience and adjust care to improve satisfaction and quality.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and 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