TEAM LEAD/CHARGE RN Inpatient Psych

About the role

The BJC Registered Nurse Career Ladder empowers nurses to work at the top of their license and advance their careers. It promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education, and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates identification and resolution of gaps in care from hospitalization, at discharge, and into the ambulatory care setting.
• Critically assesses patient data to proactively mitigate impending changes in condition and establishes consults to interprofessional team as appropriate.
• Learns and implements complex individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver.
• Utilizes and champions scientific inquiry for evidence-based practices, such as participating in journal clubs, facilitating practice change based on new knowledge, recommending new standards of care, conducting literature searches, and disseminating new knowledge.
• Advances nursing practice through involvement in community service events, patient/family education groups, advisory boards, ethics committees, and teaching roles.
• Analyzes gaps in practice standards and provides feedback to peers in collaboration with leadership to enhance safe patient care.
• Evaluates the patient and family experience, and adjusts care provided to improve patient satisfaction and quality of care.

Requirements

This is a safety-sensitive position. Essential functions include working in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree preferred, Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience: 2-5 years of nursing experience preferred, 5-10 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

Skills

Knowledge of evidence-based practices, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Benefits

Barnes-Jewish Hospital offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more. Details can be found in the Benefits Summary.

Pay

Pay is aligned with the new job description and includes a sign-on bonus eligible up to $15,000 for external candidates.

Schedule

Shifts may vary, including nights 7 pm to 7:30 am every 3rd weekend.