Clinical Nurse - Behavioral Assessment Response Team

Location St.Louis Children’s Hospital, One Children’s Place, St.Louis, MO 63110 Additional Information About the Role Weekend rotation The Behavioral Assessment Response Team (BART) at St.Louis Children’s Hospital assists in providing care for patients with complex behavioral health needs. The team floats throughout the hospital to provide education on escalation prevention, review and update behavioral plans, establish relationships, respond to CPI events, and more. Shift Details Full‑time; 36 hours per week Days: three 12‑hour shifts; 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Weekend rotation Holiday rotation BJC Nursing Career Ladder The BJC Registered Nurse Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place for nurses to work in the greater St.Louis area. It empowers nurses to work at the top of their license, own their career progression, and advance through performance and development opportunities. Preferred Requirements Prior experience in pediatrics CPI trained 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 and offers education, wellness, and injury‑prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.” The hospital serves patients and families across a 300‑mile service area and has treatment centers in all 50 states and more than 80 countries. It consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and has been designated a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence since 2005. Role Purpose Provides direct patient care activities 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 families on managing illness or injury, including post‑treatment home care needs and medication administration. Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance; engage in professional development. Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team and patient, family, or caregiver. Use critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assess patient preferences and barriers, including values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population‑specific needs. Maintain a constant state of alertness; ensure safe work practices in this safety‑sensitive position. Minimum Requirements Education Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Experience No experience required Supervisor Experience No experience required Licenses & Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) Preferred Requirements Education Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Experience No experience required Benefits and Legal Statement Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance paid for 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 combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time Adoption assistance Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr