ICU (RN) (FT) (NIGHTS)

Additional Information About the RolePosition Highlights6-Bed Critical Care Unit
2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
Seeking experiencedhospital-based bedside RNs
Requires a minimum of1 to 2 years of hospital-based Med/Surg experience
Patient population includes:Respiratory distress
Intubated patients
Occasional post-MI patients
Acute cardiac patients stabilized and transferred to higher levels of careFull-Time
Three12-hour shifts per week
Night shift differential
Comprehensive benefits package
Benefits eligible effective thefirst day of the month following start date
Tuition assistanceavailable beginning onDay One of employment
401(k) with employer matchOverviewMissouri Baptist Sullivan Hospitalis a designated critical access hospital committed to providing quality health care service to residents in Crawford, Franklin and Washington counties.The hospital has enhanced and expanded the health care services available to the greater Sullivan community with its state-of-the-art emergency department, modern childbirth center, critical care unit, multiroom surgical suite, expanded cardiac rehab services, and a cancer center. A 22,500 square-foot medical office building provides offices for primary care physicians as well as space for a variety of visiting medical and surgical specialists from the St. Louis area.Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital operates four rural health clinics providing quality health care to surrounding communities. In addition, the hospital operates a comprehensive Therapy and Rehabilitation department and an award-winning Wound Care Center with two hyperbaric chambers.The six-bed Critical Care Unit -- equipped with state-of-the-art cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring -- cares for patients requiring critical care intervention for acute or potentially life-threatening ailments and surgical recoveries in private rooms. We offer families compassion and condition updates during their difficult situations. Our nursing staff strives to provide the highest quality care possible through ongoing education and training.Preferred QualificationsRole 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
- NursingExperience
No Experience
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
RN
Preferred Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree
- NursingExperience
Benefits and Legal StatementBJC 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
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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