Role Overview:
Provides direct patient care in an acute medicine unit with a capacity of 13 adult patients, specializing in complex medical conditions including renal, endocrine, neurological, GI/GU, pulmonary, infectious disease, and cardiology. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent care and develop individualized plans of care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, home care, and medications.
- Participates in activities that ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, while engaging in professional development.
- Develops, implements, and documents care plans with clear goals, coordinating communication across care teams.
- Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural values.
- Works in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining alertness and safety at all times.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s preferred.
- Licenses & Certifications: RN required.
- Experience: No experience necessary; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.
Additional Information:
- Offers a sign-on bonus, 12-hour night shifts, and a 1:4/5 nurse-to-patient ratio.
- Provides comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and more.
- Supports professional growth through the BJC RN Career Ladder, promoting career advancement and pay raises.