Clinical Nurse - Cardiac Diagnostic Lab (PRN)

Additional Information About the Role

• PRN Position
• Outpatient Opportunity in Cardiac Diagnostic Lab
• (2) Shifts within 6 Weeks
• Monday - Friday, Days
• 7:30am-4:00pm
• No Weekends, No Holiday, No Call
• 2 Years RN Experience in a Cardiac Space

Additional Preferred Requirements

• ADN/BSN/MSN
• Stress Test Experience A Plus!
• Proficient IV Experience
• EKG Experience

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The Washington University Heart Care Institute in West County offers outpatient services including cardiac catheterization, cardiovascular diagnostic services, ¿cardiac rehabilitation and wellness programs.¿ Located on Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital's campus, the Heart Care Institute in West County operates Monday through Friday during normal business hours.¿ The services are closed weekends and holidays.¿ The building is centrally located in Creve Coeur in a beautiful park-like setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care to identified patients in collaboration with providers and care team to assess, develop and implement a plan of care to deliver clinically appropriate, high-quality, cost-effective care. The ambulatory RN offers oversight/guidance to clinical staff working in the clinic and helps to support providers with daily patient management.

 

Responsibilities

Collaborate with PCPs and Specialists to develop and implement care plans to maximize healthcare outcomes and facilitate wellness with periodic review and update according to department protocols.

Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.

Assures that clinical protocols and patient assessment guidelines are followed in accordance with standard operating procedures and compliance guidelines.

Supports providers in appropriately documenting patient assessment and treatment protocols in accordance with compliance standards.

Provides patient education and support, including verbal and written instructions; uses the appropriate tools and techniques to assess the patient’s and/or family’s ability to receive education; takes initiative to problem solve and demonstrates critical thinking skills.

BJC has determined 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.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

- Nursing

Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)

RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree

- Nursing

Experience

5-10 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At 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
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 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 assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The 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