Senior Trauma Resource Nurse

About the role

Barnes-Jewish Hospital--Level 1 Trauma Center seeks a Senior Trauma Resource Nurse to join their dynamic, high-acuity trauma team. This role collaborates with a high-performing team, including trauma surgeons, APPs, nurses, ED staff, and trauma program leadership.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates changes in patient's condition, informs and collaborates with family and/or caregivers, and communicates with interprofessional team as changes occur in plan of care, updates plan of care in EMR.
• Serves as a clinical preceptor/mentor for orienteer and existing staff being introduced to the specialty area, providing them with clinical experience that promotes growth and competency.
• Presents training sessions on new equipment and instrumentation for nursing and technical staff members when the need arises.
• Provides feedback to the management regarding staff evaluations.
• Develops, coordinates, 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.
• Supports the clinical manager in the delivery of safe patient care and building an effective work unit.
• Demonstrates expertise in clinical knowledge base for the population served and demonstrates the ability to serve as a resource to others.

Requirements

• BLS, ACLS needed.
• Additional licensures to be obtained within one year: PALS, TNCC, ATC, FCCS, CEN, TCRN, CCRN or CBRN.

Qualifications

• Prehospital, ICU and/or ER experience.
• Airway management support, IV/IO access & fluid/blood administration.
• Hemodynamic monitoring, medication administration, wound/bleeding control, equipment proficiency, trauma imaging prep.

Skills

• Strong critical-thinking skills.
• Expert communication.
• The ability to remain calm and and effective in complex, rapidly changing clinical situations.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) plan with BJC match, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more. Paid time off, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution are also available.