What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intensive Care Nurse position at BJC HealthCare?
About Us
\BJC HealthCare is a leading healthcare provider in the St. Peters community, offering a range of comprehensive services to meet the unique needs of our patients.
\Job Description
\We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team in the Intensive Care Unit. As a key member of our care team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and promoting a positive and supportive work environment.
\Responsibilities
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- Provides direct patient care activities, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of established nursing standards. \
- 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. \
- 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. \
- Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to established standards of care. \
- Assesses patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs. \
- Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred. \
- No experience required; prior ICU experience preferred. \
- RN license required. \
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required for advancement opportunities. \
- Benefits and Legal Statement: \
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 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. \
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. \
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time. \
- Adoption assistance. \
- BJC is an equal opportunity employer. \
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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