Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care - $36-58 per hour

Job Title: Acute Care Charge Nurse (RN) Location: Saint Louis, Missouri BJC HealthCare is seeking an Acute Care Charge Nurse (RN) for an ongoing staff position at Vivian Health. The role is part of Unit 14400/14500 Acute Care Medicine at Barnes‑Jewish Hospital (South Campus), a 38‑bed acute care unit. Position Schedule: 24 hours per week—every Tuesday and three weekend shifts every six‑week period. Responsibilities Facilitates identification and resolution of gaps in care from hospitalization, at discharge, and into the ambulation care setting. Critically assess patient data to proactively mitigate impending changes in condition and establishes consults to interprofessional team as appropriate. Leads the development and implementation of complex individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver in accordance with established guidelines and standards of nursing care. 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 a literature search to support unit or organizational goals, disseminates new knowledge obtained from relevant conference or continuing education). Explores opportunities to advance nursing practice (e.g., supports a community service health event, patient/family education group, community advisory board, serves as adjunct faculty, participates in leadership boards 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 to improve patient satisfaction and quality of care. Maintains constant state of alertness and works safely as a safety‑sensitive position. Minimum Requirements Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree in Nursing. Experience: 2‑5 years med/surg bedside nursing experience. Supervisor Experience: None required. Licenses & Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN). Preferred Requirements Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Experience: 5‑10 years bedside nursing experience. Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services from first day. Disability insurance paid by BJC. Annual 4% automatic retirement contribution; 401(k) plan with BJC match. Tuition assistance available on first day. Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, personal). Adoption assistance. Legal Statement Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr