Additional Information About the Role
Elevate your Nursing Career in the PACU at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, our PACU nurses thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that challenges clinical judgment and critical thinking while offering unparalleled opportunities for growth. Whether you’re passionate about fast-paced trauma cases or specialized surgeries, you can find your place here. We provide both traditional post-anesthesia care and specialized recovery for critically ill ICU-level patients.
There are four PACUs on the Barnes-Jewish Hospital campus :
South Tower PACU 86 beds
4x10s shift options :
- 5 : 30A-4 : 00P pre / post
- 8 : 00A-630P outpatient recovery
- 10 : 00 AM / 12 : 00 PM-rotate PACU
- 24 hours of call per 6 week schedule
- Critical care pay eligible
- Diverse, high-acuity patient population : neuro, transplant, orthopedic, ENT, cardiac, vascular, thoracic, trauma, spine
Parkview Plaza Tower 44 beds
4x10 hour shifts, start times 10 : 00 AM – 12 : 00 PM rotate24 hours of call per 6 week scheduleCritical care pay eligibleRecover minimally invasive surgery, urology, colorectal, gynecology, bariatric and gender reassignment surgeriesPlaza West Tower 34 beds
4x10 hour shifts 630A, 730A, 8 : 00A start times available
24 hours of call per 6 week scheduleCritical care pay eligibleRecover cutting-edge interventional radiology casesCenter for Advanced Medicine 40 beds
Shift options : 4x10s or 5x8sNo nights, holidays or weekendsRecover ophthalmology, orthopedic , breast, flaps, vascular and gender reaffirming surgeriesIf you have one year of experience in critical care or on a progressive care unit we encourage you to apply.
BJC HealthCare benefits include :
Competitive compensation packagesSign-on bonusTuition assistance for on-going educationRetirement planning through 401k planOverview
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.
Responsibilities
Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration.Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.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'sNursingExperience
No ExperienceSupervisor Experience
No ExperienceLicenses & Certifications
RNPreferred Requirements
Education
Bachelor's DegreeNursingExperience
Benefits and Legal Statement
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At 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 dateDisability insurancepaid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to our Benefits Summary
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