Cardiac Surgery PCU Registered Nurse

Additional Information About the Role Are you an RN interested in growing your career at an award‑winning hospital? Apply today as a Cardiac Surgery PCU Registered Nurse at Barnes Jewish Hospital! Up to $15,000 Sign On Bonus is available for eligible external candidates. Benefits Eligible (3): 12‑hour shifts from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm, shift differentials for weekends and holidays, and a BSN differential. Preferred Candidates: Accept ADN/BSN/MSN candidates. BJC RN Career Ladder offers opportunities for advancement with pay increases aligned to new job descriptions. The Ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education, and service excellence, allowing nurses to work at the top of their license and advance their career. Overview 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. The staff includes full‑time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by 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. The Cardiac stepdown division (7200) supports the care continuum for post‑surgical cardiac patients, providing specialized acute care in a fast‑paced environment. It is recognized as a Center of Excellence by the Joint Commission for left ventricular assist device implantation and management and care of the patient after heart transplantation surgery. In this environment nurses possess strong critical‑thinking skills and can make autonomous decisions. They follow patients from the immediate post‑op period through discharge, demonstrating a true passion for nursing and joy for their work. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose: Provide direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the standards of nursing care. Responsibilities Promote patient and family‑centered care in a healing environment. Educate patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post‑treatment home care needs and medication administration. Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Participate in professional development. Develop, implement, and document individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with interprofessional team members and the patient, family, or caregiver, in accordance with established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plan and ensure communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care. Use 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 values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population‑specific needs. BJC has determined this is a safety‑sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of the role. Minimum Requirements Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s‑Degree in Nursing. Experience: No experience required. Supervisor experience: No experience required. Licenses & Certifications: RN license required. Preferred Requirements Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or higher. Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available the first day of the month after hire. Disability insurance is paid for by BJC. Annual 4 % BJC automatic retirement contribution. 401(k) plan with BJC match. Tuition assistance is available on the first day of employment. BJC Institute for Learning and Development. Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. Paid time off combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time. Adoption assistance. *Not all benefits apply to all positions. Equal Opportunity Employer – Barnes‑Jewish Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. #J-18808-Ljbffr