PCU - Clinical Nurse (Part Time)

Overview Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, provides a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24‑hour adult emergency department and a pediatric emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital. It is a Magnet hospital, one of fewer than nine percent of U.S. hospitals with this credential. The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a 16‑bed inpatient unit caring for post‑operative cardiovascular and thoracic surgical patients who no longer require intensive cardiovascular monitoring. 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 families on managing 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 individualized 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. 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 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 this job. Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Experience: No prior experience required. Licenses & Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Minimum Requirements Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s in Nursing. Experience: No experience required; supervisor experience not required. Licenses & Certifications: RN license required. BJC Total Rewards Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with Match Tuition Assistance Disability insurance (paid for by BJC) Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off: vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr