Nurse, Emergency Room Northwest Healthcare Full Time (Expert Pay) **Sign on bonus eligible**

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Florissant
Posted on: March 19, 2020

Job Description:

Job ID: 1188049Employment Status: Part-TimeMore Information:Christian Hospital is an acute-care community hospital with 220 staffed beds, located in north St. Louis County. As a founding member of BJC HealthCare, the hospital has an expert medical staff and a diverse workforce of nearly 2,000 health care professionals who are dedicated to providing the absolute best care with the latest technology and medical advances. Christian Hospital is nationally recognized for stroke care and cardiology, and highly regarded for its excellence in emergency medicine, robotic surgery, orthopedic and spine surgery, pulmonology and wound care.Our Northwest HealthCare campus, located six miles west of Christian Hospital in Florissant, offers the community 24-hour emergency care as well as a variety of outpatient services and physician practices.OverviewRole PurposeProvides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of emergency nursing care.ResponsibilitiesParticipates in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development and life long learning.Responsible for prioritizing medical and mental health care for various levels of acuities. Quickly recognize and effectively treat life-threatening conditions while rapidly prioritizing and delivering appropriate care.Develops and implements individual plans of care in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of emergency nursing care. Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Acts as patient advocate. Demonstrates competence and critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial and emotional needs of all patients.Understands the unique learning needs of patients and families. Educates patients and their families on disease process, management of illness/injury/treatment, support resources, infection prevention techniques and preparation for next transition of care.Must maintain competency and actively participates in training to be prepared for emergency response. Provides direct care during disasters, crisis intervention and response. Collaborate with community first responders to develop, implement and evaluate preparedness strategies.Minimum Requirements--DegreeNursing Diploma/Associate's--Experience2-5 years--Licenses & CertificationsRN--Preferred Requirements and Additional Job--Information--DegreeBachelor's Degree - Nursing--Licenses & CertificationsAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportCertified Emergency Nurse.Cert/Lic in Area of ExpertiseENPC/PALSSexual Assault Nurse ExaminerTime Critical DiagnosisTrauma Nurse Core CourseBenefits StatementNote: not all benefits apply to all openings--- Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options--- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan--- 401(k) plan--- Tuition Assistance--- Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts-----On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)-----Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Memorial Medical Group, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health CenterLegal StatementThe 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

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