Acute Registered Nurse

Job Highlights Modified Self-scheduling in six-week periods Benefits start on the first of the month following the start date Orientation based upon individual need Night shifts BJC Registered Nurse Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place for nurses to work in the greater St. Louis area Tool to empower nurses to work at the top of their license and own their career progression Promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education, and service excellence; allows advancement to the next step in the career Promotion to higher ladder levels results in a percentage increase of current pay that aligns with new job description Overview Missouri Baptist Medical Center is an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offering a full continuum of medical and surgical services. The hospital provides heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound, and pain management services. It has a 24-hour adult emergency department and serves pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area. 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 the 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. 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. Minimum Requirements Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's or Nursing Experience: No experience required Supervisor Experience: No supervisor experience required Licenses & Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) Preferred Requirements Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Experience: Preferred but not required Benefits Summary 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 benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr