Pre Post GI Endoscopy Registered Nurse - No Experience Required in Millstadt, IL

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! • This is a tool to empower nurses to work at the top of their license and own their career progression. • The 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. • Moves to higher ladder levels will result in a percentage increase of current pay that aligns with the new job description. Barnes 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 • $7,500 Sign On Bonus eligible* • Full Time 4 (10) hr shifts 07:00 - 17:30 • No Weekends No Call • ICU or GI experience preferred • Crosstrained in Pre/Post and Procedure • Benefits eligible first day of month after start • 401K with match Barnes-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 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's - Nursing Experience • No Experience Supervisor Experience • No Experience Licenses & Certifications • RN Preferred Requirements Education • Bachelor's Degree - Nursing Experience • 2 years Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards 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 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 To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary • 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