Pre-post GI Endoscopy Registered Nurse - Days

Additional Information About the Role

The BJC RN Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place for nurses to work in the greater St. Louis

area!\nThis is a tool to empower nurses to work at the top of their license and own their career

progression.\nThe BJC RN Career Ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education and service excellence and gives staff the

opportunity to continue doing what they do best - caring for patients - while having the opportunity to advance to the next step in their

career.\nMoves to higher ladder levels will result in a percentage increase of current pay that aligns with the new job

description.\nBarnes Jewish West County Hospital is a new state of the art facility that opened for patient care in November 2019.

We are looking for Registered Nurses that can become part of a learning and growing team.

Position Highlights

$15,000 Sign On Bonus eligible

• \nDay Shift, Full Time

8-1730

and / or 7-1630

Critical Care or GI experience preferred\nCrosstrained in Pre / Post and Procedure\nBenefits eligible first day of month after start\n401K with match\nBarnes-Jewish West County Hospital | Creve Coeur, MO

The Endoscopy Department at BJWCH consists of preop, procedure and recovery areas.

Nurses will assist in preparing and recovering patients for their procedures in collaboration with the physicians and anesthesia providers. Skills needed for this role include monitoring vital signs, airway and pain management and the ability to recognize the need for escalation. Additionally, education of patients pre and post procedure is vital to our patient safety and experience.

Overview

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

The Endoscopy department at Barnes Jewish West County Hospital is a highly specialized, full-service department meeting the needs of inpatient and outpatient clients. The lab specializes in Upper Endoscopy (EGD), Esophagoscopy, Colonoscopy, Flexible sigmoidoscopy, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), ERCP, Bronchoscopy, EBUS, Small bowel enteroscopy (SBE), and Video capsule endoscopy. The endoscopy staff consists of a NP, RN¿s and technicians who are overseen by an Endoscopy Supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose\nProvides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.

Responsibilities\nPromotes 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.\nParticipates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

Participates in professional development.\nDevelops, 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.\nUses 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.\nBJC 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.\nMinimum Requirements\nEducation\nNursing Diploma / Associate's\n- Nursing

Experience\nNo Experience\nSupervisor Experience\nNo Experience\nLicenses & Certifications\nRN\nPreferred Requirements\nEducation\nBachelor's Degree\n- Nursing

Experience\nBenefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards\nAt 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.\nComprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date\nDisability insurance

Benefits Summary\n