BJC
Team Lead/Charge - All Heart & Vascular Units
BJC, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Team Lead/Charge - All Heart & Vascular Units
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Additional Information About The Role
Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus (External Candidates)
$5/hr Barnes‑Jewish Hospital Med/Surg Nurse Differential for High‑Risk Cardiology and the PCU’s below
Eligible hires will receive a one‑time deposit of an additional 36 hours of PTO, 90 days after their start date
Flexible Scheduling Available!
Great medical benefits
Tuition assistance and continuing education
401(k)
Units
High‑Risk Cardiology – High acuity telemetry units. Patients are admitted from ED, CCU, admitting, procedure areas and other hospital units, and from outside hospitals. Most patients are diagnosed with myocardial infarction requiring cardiac catheterization, congestive heart failure, heart arrhythmias, and pulmonary hypertension.
Cardiac PCU – Most patients diagnosed with congestive heart failure, heart arrhythmias, pulmonary hypertension, and other life‑threatening conditions. Includes pre‑ and post‑heart transplant and LVAD patients, readmitted LVADs, pump clots, stroke, and medication management.
Vascular Surgery PCU – Pre/post‑operative care for peripheral vascular disease interventions including endoluminal and open repair of aneurysms, thoracic outlet decompression, carotid stenting/endarterectomy, dialysis access, catheter‑directed thrombolysis, and bypasses.
Cardiothoracic PCU – Post‑thoracic surgery patients ranging from lung transplants, lung surgeries, and esophagectomy. Care includes Pre/Post CABG, valve repairs, heart transplants, and other surgical procedures.
Cardiac Surgery PCU – Post‑operative care for cardiac surgery patients. Common procedures: CABG, valve repair/replacement, LVAD, aortic repairs, and MAZE.
Cardiac ICU – Patients with MI, cardiomyopathies, irregular rhythms, LVAD, IMPELLA, intra‑aortic balloon pump, non‑post‑operative, pre‑surgical heart intervention patients.
Cardiothoracic ICU – CTICU patients after surgeries, lung transplants, thoracic procedures, vascular procedures, and right/left ventricular assist devices.
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.
Division 2100 is a fast‑paced high‑risk cardiology division. We care for a variety of cardiology patients including congestive heart failure, LVADs, post‑cardiac device implantation, post‑EP and stent procedures. The Staff Nurse (RN) is an integral part of the patient care team, using critical thinking skills and clinical expertise to continually assess the patients’ status. The Staff Nurse (RN) must be certified in BLS and obtain ACLS certification within 1 year of working on the division.
Role Purpose Under the direction of the manager, plans, directs, and coordinates activities of a unit on a designated shift. Performs direct patient care as needed and functions as a clinical resource to nursing and support staff. Assesses, plans, evaluates, and documents the nursing process of the assigned unit as needed.
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.
Leads 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. Plan of care reflects application of expert holistic clinical knowledge and skill to anticipate and prioritize complex care needs, anticipate barriers, incorporate interprofessional team and caregiver/family input, and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
Actively utilizes and champions scientific inquiry for evidence‑based practices (e.g., participates in journal club, facilitates practice change based on new knowledge, recommends new standards of care or revisions to current standards, conducts a literature search to support unit or organizational goals, disseminates new knowledge obtained from relevant conference or continuing education). Explores opportunities to advance nursing practice (e.g., support a community service health event as a representative of the healthcare profession, patient/family education group, community advisory board, member of Ethics Advisory Committee, serve as adjunct faculty, leadership board in specialty organization).
Analyzes gaps 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.
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 or Associate’s Degree
Experience: 2–5 years
Supervisor Experience: No experience required
Licenses & Certifications: RN
Preferred Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Experience: 5–10 years
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
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
Equal Opportunity Employer
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Religious Institutions
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Additional Information About The Role
Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus (External Candidates)
$5/hr Barnes‑Jewish Hospital Med/Surg Nurse Differential for High‑Risk Cardiology and the PCU’s below
Eligible hires will receive a one‑time deposit of an additional 36 hours of PTO, 90 days after their start date
Flexible Scheduling Available!
Great medical benefits
Tuition assistance and continuing education
401(k)
Units
High‑Risk Cardiology – High acuity telemetry units. Patients are admitted from ED, CCU, admitting, procedure areas and other hospital units, and from outside hospitals. Most patients are diagnosed with myocardial infarction requiring cardiac catheterization, congestive heart failure, heart arrhythmias, and pulmonary hypertension.
Cardiac PCU – Most patients diagnosed with congestive heart failure, heart arrhythmias, pulmonary hypertension, and other life‑threatening conditions. Includes pre‑ and post‑heart transplant and LVAD patients, readmitted LVADs, pump clots, stroke, and medication management.
Vascular Surgery PCU – Pre/post‑operative care for peripheral vascular disease interventions including endoluminal and open repair of aneurysms, thoracic outlet decompression, carotid stenting/endarterectomy, dialysis access, catheter‑directed thrombolysis, and bypasses.
Cardiothoracic PCU – Post‑thoracic surgery patients ranging from lung transplants, lung surgeries, and esophagectomy. Care includes Pre/Post CABG, valve repairs, heart transplants, and other surgical procedures.
Cardiac Surgery PCU – Post‑operative care for cardiac surgery patients. Common procedures: CABG, valve repair/replacement, LVAD, aortic repairs, and MAZE.
Cardiac ICU – Patients with MI, cardiomyopathies, irregular rhythms, LVAD, IMPELLA, intra‑aortic balloon pump, non‑post‑operative, pre‑surgical heart intervention patients.
Cardiothoracic ICU – CTICU patients after surgeries, lung transplants, thoracic procedures, vascular procedures, and right/left ventricular assist devices.
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.
Division 2100 is a fast‑paced high‑risk cardiology division. We care for a variety of cardiology patients including congestive heart failure, LVADs, post‑cardiac device implantation, post‑EP and stent procedures. The Staff Nurse (RN) is an integral part of the patient care team, using critical thinking skills and clinical expertise to continually assess the patients’ status. The Staff Nurse (RN) must be certified in BLS and obtain ACLS certification within 1 year of working on the division.
Role Purpose Under the direction of the manager, plans, directs, and coordinates activities of a unit on a designated shift. Performs direct patient care as needed and functions as a clinical resource to nursing and support staff. Assesses, plans, evaluates, and documents the nursing process of the assigned unit as needed.
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.
Leads 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. Plan of care reflects application of expert holistic clinical knowledge and skill to anticipate and prioritize complex care needs, anticipate barriers, incorporate interprofessional team and caregiver/family input, and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
Actively utilizes and champions scientific inquiry for evidence‑based practices (e.g., participates in journal club, facilitates practice change based on new knowledge, recommends new standards of care or revisions to current standards, conducts a literature search to support unit or organizational goals, disseminates new knowledge obtained from relevant conference or continuing education). Explores opportunities to advance nursing practice (e.g., support a community service health event as a representative of the healthcare profession, patient/family education group, community advisory board, member of Ethics Advisory Committee, serve as adjunct faculty, leadership board in specialty organization).
Analyzes gaps 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.
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 or Associate’s Degree
Experience: 2–5 years
Supervisor Experience: No experience required
Licenses & Certifications: RN
Preferred Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Experience: 5–10 years
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
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
Equal Opportunity Employer
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Religious Institutions
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