Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Gastroenterology - $36-58 per hour

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Gastroenterology Lead for a nursing position in Valley Park, Missouri. Job ID: 107644; Job Title: GI - Team Lead Charge. Job Details Specialty: Gastroenterology Discipline: RN Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff Role Purpose Under the direction of the manager, the RN Gastroenterology Lead plans, directs, and coordinates activities of a unit on a designated shift, performs direct patient care as needed, and functions as a clinical resource for nursing and support staff. The RN assesses, plans, evaluates, and documents the nursing process of the assigned unit as required. Responsibilities Facilitates identification and resolution of gaps in care from hospitalization, at discharge, and into the ambulatory care setting. Critically assesses patient data to proactively mitigate impending changes in condition and establishes consults to the interprofessional team as appropriate. Leads the development and implementation of complex individual care plans with defined goals in collaboration with interprofessional team members, patients, families, or caregivers in accordance with established guidelines and nursing care standards. Plan of care reflects application of expert holistic clinical knowledge and skill to anticipate and prioritize complex care needs, anticipate barriers, incorporating interprofessional team and caregiver/family input, and identifies opportunities to improve patient outcomes. Actively utilizes and champions scientific inquiry for evidence‑based practices (e.g., participates in journal club, facilitates practice change based on new knowledge, recommends new standards of care or revisions to current standards, conducts literature searches to support unit or organizational goals, disseminates new knowledge obtained from conferences or continuing education). Explores opportunities to advance nursing practice (e.g., supports community service health events as a representative of the healthcare profession, patient/family education group, community advisory board membership, Ethics Advisory Committee participation, adjunct faculty, leadership board in specialty organization). Analyzes gaps in practice standards and provides feedback to peers in collaboration with leadership to enhance safe patient care. Leads the evaluation of the patient and family experience, and adjusts care provided to improve patient satisfaction and quality of care. Maintains constant state of alertness and works safely as required for this safety‑sensitive position. Minimum Requirements Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree in Nursing; 2–5 years of experience. Supervisor Experience: None. License/Certification: RN. Preferred Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing; 5–10 years of experience. Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date. Disability insurance paid for by BJC. Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution. 401(k) plan with BJC match. Tuition Assistance available on first day. BJC Institute for Learning and Development. Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time. Adoption assistance. Legal Statement Equal Opportunity Employer. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be exhaustive. BJC HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr BJC HealthCare