Pediatric Specialty Care - Pre/Post Op Clinical Nurse

Pediatric Specialty Care - Pre/Post Op Clinical Nurse Work Location: Saint Louis Country: US Overview St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top‑ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury‑prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.” Providing comprehensive, high‑quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300‑mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top‑ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC). Role Purpose Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care. Responsibilities Promotes patient and family‑centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post‑treatment home care needs and medication administration. Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development. Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and 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. Assesses patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population‑specific needs. Works alertly as this is a safety‑sensitive position. Minimum Requirements Education: Nursing Diploma/Associates – Nursing Experience: No experience Supervisor Experience: No experience Licenses & Certifications: RN Preferred Requirements At least 3–4 years of nursing experience Prior pediatric experience Prior Same Day Surgery, PACU, Ambulatory Surgery Center experience Education: Bachelors Degree – Nursing Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date. Disability insurance paid 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 combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time. Adoption assistance. *Not all benefits apply to all jobs Equal Opportunity Employer Job Info Position: Pediatric Specialty Care - Pre/Post Op Clinical Nurse Work Location: Saint Louis Country: US #J-18808-Ljbffr