RN - EMERGENCY DEPT (ED)
Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Florissant
Posted on: May 24, 2023
Job Description:
Additional Information About the Role
- Full - Time, Day Shift Position
- Up To $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Benefits Eligible
- Competitive Pay
Overview
Christian Hospital is a full-service acute care community hospital
located on 28 acres in north St. Louis County. Christian Hospital
is noted for its excellence in heart services and lifesaving
cardiothoracic surgery, emergency medicine, breast health services,
orthopedic/spine surgery, hyperbaric wound care, pain management,
vascular surgery, endocrinology, gastrointestinal care, stroke
care, nephrology, therapy, radiology, urology, pulmonary care and
treating sleep disorders. -Northwest HealthCare, located six miles
west of Christian Hospital, provides the community 24-hour
emergency care, with Washington University Physicians and St. Louis
Children's Hospital providing pediatric services. Northwest
HealthCare is also home to the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety
of full-service outpatient diagnostic and imaging services in a
convenient setting. -
Preferred Qualifications
Role PurposeThe Emergency Department Nurse provides direct patient
care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning
implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of emergency
nursing care. -Responsibilities
- Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality
and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional
development.
- 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 and patient's age-specific needs.. 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 RequirementsEducation
- Nursing Diploma/Associate'sExperience
- 2-5 yearsLicenses & Certifications
- RNPreferred RequirementsEducation
- Bachelor's Degree - NursingLicenses & Certifications
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Certified Emergency Nurse.
- Cert/Lic in Area of Expertise
- ENPC/PALS
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
- Time Critical Diagnosis
- Trauma Nurse Core Course
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total RewardsAt BJC we're committed to providing you and your
family with benefits and resources to help you manage your
physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal
services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
- 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 assistanceTo learn more, go to *Not all benefits apply
to all jobsThe 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
Keywords: BJC HealthCare, Florissant , RN - EMERGENCY DEPT (ED), Healthcare , Florissant, Missouri
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