Neuro Step Down (RN Lead/Charge) (Full Time) (Nights)

About the role

This role is located within the Inpatient Surgical Department at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, offering full-time night shift positions (3 x 12-hour shifts).

Responsibilities

• Facilitates identification and resolution of gaps in care from hospitalization, at discharge, and into the ambulatory care setting.
• Critically assess patient data to proactively mitigate impending changes in condition and establishes consults to interprofessional team as appropriate.
• Led the development and implementation of complex individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care.
• Utilizes and champions scientific inquiry for evidence-based practices and explores opportunities to advance nursing practice.
• Analyzes gap in practice standards and provides feedback to peers in collaboration with leadership to enhance safe patient care.
• Leads the evaluation of the patient and family experience, and adjusts care provided to improve patient satisfaction and quality of care.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-5 years of nursing experience, with 5-10 years preferred.
• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Supervisor experience preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Skills

• Expert holistic clinical knowledge and skill.
• Ability to anticipate and prioritize complex care needs.
• Interprofessional team and caregiver/family input.
• Champion evidence-based practices.
• Leadership in evaluating patient and family experience.
• Advocate for advancing nursing practice.

Benefits

Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and legal services. Additional perks include a 4% BJC automatic retirement contribution, 401(k) plan with BJC match, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more. Paid time off benefits combine vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time. Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts are also available.

Pay

The position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is a full-time night shift, consisting of three 12-hour shifts per week.

Benefits

Full benefits package is eligible, including disability insurance, 401(k) plan with BJC match, and tuition assistance.

Legal Statement

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.