Medicine / Pulmonary Registered Nurse

Job Description

About Barnes-Jewish Hospital:

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation’s top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Its staff includes full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows, and other medical professionals. Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

About the Job:

BJC is seeking a Medicine/Pulmonary Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality care for patients experiencing acute medical conditions. This role involves working closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver timely and effective treatment. This position is within the Acute Care Medicine unit, which manages patients with a range of clinical issues, including blood dyscrasias, endocrine pathology, heart and renal failure, GI conditions, infectious diseases, asthma, and cystic fibrosis. The unit is supported by a multidisciplinary team, including a clinical manager, lead charge nurse, advanced practice nurse, case manager, social worker, physical therapist, dietitian, and pharmacist.

Key Highlights:

• BJC RN Career Ladder: Offers opportunities for professional development and career progression with percentage-based pay increases upon advancement.
• Additional PTO: For experienced RNs only.
• Enhanced Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 for experienced RNs, OR $15,000 Sign-On Bonus plus $15,000 Loan Repayment.
• Med/Surg Differential: $5.00 per hour.
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, adhering to nursing care standards.
• Promotes patient and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Educates patients and families on managing illnesses or injuries, including post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team, patient, family, or caregiver.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s in Nursing
• Experience: No experience required.
• Licenses & Certifications: RN

Preferred Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

Important Note:

BJC considers this a safety-sensitive position, requiring the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.