Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - SICU - Surgical Intensive Care - $36-58 per hour

Overview Registered Nurse (RN) SICU – Surgical Intensive Care Lead at BJC HealthCare will support day shift ICU operations, leading clinical resources and coordinating patient care in a 25‑bed oncology‑designated unit. Responsibilities Facilitates identification and resolution of gaps in care from hospitalization, at discharge, and into the ambulatory care setting, critically assessing patient data to proactively mitigate impending changes in condition and establishing consults to the interprofessional team as appropriate. Leads the development and implementation of complex individual care plans with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team, patients, families, or caregivers in accordance with established nursing guidelines. Utilizes and champions scientific inquiry for evidence‑based practices, participating in journal club, facilitating practice changes, recommending new standards, conducting literature searches, and disseminating new knowledge from conferences or continuing education. Explores opportunities to advance nursing practice, including supporting community service health events, patient/family education groups, advisory boards, ethics committees, serving as adjunct faculty, and leadership board positions in specialty organizations. Analyzes gaps in practice standards and provides feedback to peers and leadership to enhance safe patient care. Leads the evaluation of patient and family experience and adjusts care to improve patient satisfaction and quality of care. Works in a constant state of alertness and safety as a safety‑sensitive position. Minimum Requirements Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's in Nursing with 2–5 years of RN experience. No supervisory experience required. Licenses & Certifications: RN. Preferred Requirements Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with 5–10 years of experience. Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire. Disability insurance paid by BJC. Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution. 401(k) plan with BJC match. Tuition assistance available first day. BJC Institute for Learning and Development. Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. Paid Time Off benefits combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time. Adoption assistance. Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr BJC HealthCare