Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse - Part Time

Overview Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation’s top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. The Cardiac ICU (CICU) is a 15‑bed unit that specializes in care for patients with cardiogenic shock, myocardial infarction, heart failure, arrhythmias, and cardiac arrest. CICU nurses are trained to manage devices such as intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), Impella, and left ventricular assist devices (LVAD), and to work with critical care lines and interventions. Nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:2 or 1:1, depending on acuity. Role Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse responsible for direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the standards of nursing care. Provides patient- and family-centered care and collaborates with the interprofessional team to achieve outcomes. Responsibilities Promotes patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and families on illness or injury management, post-treatment home care needs, and medication administration. Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Engages in professional development. Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with the patient, family or caregiver and interprofessional team; ensures effective communication of the plan across the continuum of care. Assesses and evaluates physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and population-specific needs; respects patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care. 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 degree Experience: No Experience required Licenses & Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) Preferred Qualifications Experience: Critical Care, Cardiac, or Acute Med/Surg preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Benefits Benefits eligible; two 12-hour shifts (7:00 pm–7:30 am); shift differentials for nights, weekends, and holidays; BSN differential #J-18808-Ljbffr