BJC HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Valley Park, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff Additional Information About the Role ENT/plastic surgery and observation unit is consistently ranked among the best in the nation by U.S.News & World Report. This unit allows nurses the opportunity to specialize in tracheostomy/flap care and work with leech therapy. Nurses are heavily involved in patient teaching and use their assessment skills to care for post-surgical patients who have had reconstructive surgery. Staff on this division cared for the first patient in the country to have restored speech through the use of an artificial larynx. Unique aspects about the plastics/reconstructive Surgery program: • The only center in the country with a nerve transplant program • Breast Surgery Research Center for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery • Wound Healing Research Center • Leading training program in plastic and reconstructive surgery, with specialized training in hand, micro and peripheralnerve surgery, and craniofacial and cleft lip and palate surgery • 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. Position Highlights • Up to a $20,000 Sign-on Bonus • $5/hr Barnes-Jewish Hospital Med/Surg Nurse Differential • Eligible hires will receive a one-time deposit of an additional 36 hours of PTO, 90 days after their start date • Student Loan Forgiveness Day Shift ADN and Graduate Nurses welcome to apply! Overview Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Surgical Services Department provides pre-op and post-op inpatient care to those patients undergoing surgical procedures in the areas of ENT and Plastic surgery. ¿ Inpatient care in this department focuses on pre-op needs, post-op care and treatment after phase I recovery through discharge from an inpatient nursing division. The department's surgical observation unit provides more intensive care and treatment to those post-op or post-traumatic patients whose condition requires treatment at this level. 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