Regional Float RN Med/Surg/Tele

Additional Information About the Role BJC's Central Staffing Office has an opening for an experienced Med/Surg/Tele RN that is excited to provide patient care throughout our system in a Regional Float opportunity, as part of our Just-in-Time program. Must have 2+ years Med/Surg/Tele experience, and willing to travel between BJC facilities, both MO & IL. Must be able to obtain IL RN license. Compensation $20/hour Float differential Shift differentials for nights, weekends & holidays BSN differential Mileage reimbursement Part‑Time, 2x 12‑Hour Shifts; 7:00 pm – 7:30 am Every 3rd weekend; 2 Holidays per year Responsibilities Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development. Uses standards of medical-surgical nursing practice to increase the quality of care and quality of life for the patient, family, and significant others by systematically evaluating the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Establishes effective relationships and serves as an advocate to facilitate the development of the care plan unique to the patient’s care needs. Uses the nursing process and evidence based practice to develop and implement the plan of care, collect assessment data for each patient, determine appropriate nursing diagnoses, identify expected patient outcomes, determine the plan of care, implement interventions, and evaluate patient outcomes. Develops assessment and management strategies based on a consideration of the physical, functional, cultural, social, economic, developmental, spiritual, vocational, and leisure dimensions of human responses to actual and potential health problems. Utilizes leadership skills by advocating, coordinating and collaborating with the patient, family, significant others and members of the interprofessional team in assessing needs, planning interventions, providing care, and evaluating outcomes. Uses effective leadership skills to foster a healthy work environment within the practice setting by serving as a mentor and role model for nursing colleagues, students, and others. Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to medical-surgical nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department’s scope of service. Utilizes effective communication to participate with the patient, family, significant others, and other health care providers in collaborative decision making that reflects the understanding that care should be culturally sensitive, ethical, legal, holistic, informed, compassionate, and humane, and within the boundaries of available economic resources. Educates the patient, family, and significant others about measures that promote, maintain, and restore health or promote comfort. 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 Nursing Experience: 2-5 years Supervisor Experience: No Experience Licenses & Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), RN Preferred Requirements Education: Bachelor's Degree. Nursing Experience: 5-10 years 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 benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance *Not all benefits apply to all jobs. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr