Neuro/Ortho Charge Nurse

BJC Healthcare Saint Louis , MO 63150

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Additional Information About the RoleChristian HospitalNeurology/Orthopedics Floor (10th Floor)28-bed medical-surgical unit specializing in post-operative care following orthopedic and neurosurgical surgery and providing care to those suffering from neurological conditions. We strive to provide our community with safe, compassionate, excellent patient-centered care making a difference in the quality of their outcomes.*

Up to a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus * Benefits Eligible- Pension Plan Retirement Benefit * Day Shift or Night Shift available* 12 Hour Shift- 7:00am-7:00pm * Shift Differentials for Evening/Weekend* BSN Differential * Rotating WeekendsOverviewChristian Hospital is a full-service acute care community hospital located on 28 acres in north St. Louis County. Christian Hospital is noted for its excellence in heart services and lifesaving cardiothoracic surgery, emergency medicine, breast health services, orthopedic/spine surgery, hyperbaric wound care, pain management, vascular surgery, endocrinology, gastrointestinal care, stroke care, nephrology, therapy, radiology, urology, pulmonary care and treating sleep disorders.Northwest HealthCare, located six miles west of Christian Hospital, provides the community 24-hour emergency care, with Washington University Physicians and St. Louis Children's Hospital providing pediatric services. Northwest HealthCare is also home to the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of full-service outpatient diagnostic and imaging services in a convenient setting.The Comprehensive Medical Rehabilitation Unit (C.M.R.U.) is an 18 bed Joint Commission Accredited (J.C.A.H.O.) in- patient unit located on the second floor of Christian Hospital. Patients admitted are adult through geriatric and require intensive rehabilitation therapy to include at least two of the following modalities: speech, occupational, and physical therapies. Diagnoses include but are not limited to Cerebral Vascular Accidents (C.V.A.), complicated orthopedic problems, neurological/neuromuscular disorders, polyarthritis, amputation, spinal cord injury, multiple trauma, and traumatic brain injury.Preferred QualificationsRole PurposeUnder the direction of manager, plans, directs, and coordinates activities of a unit on a designated shift. Performs direct patient care as needed and functions as clinical resource to nursing and support staff. Assesses, plans, evaluates and documents the nursing process of assigned unit as needed.ResponsibilitiesParticipates in professional developmentPromotes 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.Develops and implements individual plans of care in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care.Provides unit leadership for defined period of time using critical thinking assessment and evaluation skills.Evaluate patients response and modifies plan of care accordingly throughout the patients' stay.Minimum RequirementsEducationNursing Diploma/Associate's- NursingExperience2-5 yearsSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsRNPreferred RequirementsEducationBachelor's Degree- NursingBenefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt 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* Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC* 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 assistanceTo learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits * 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

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