Registered Nurse - Acute Care Medicine

Position Overview

Acute Care Medicine Registered Nurses provide high-quality care for patients experiencing a range of clinical issues. At Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center – Missouri’s largest hospital and one of the nation’s top hospitals – you will work with academic faculty, community physicians, and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. This role provides direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with established standards of nursing care.

The BJC RN Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the premier place for nurses in the greater St. Louis area, empowering you to work at the top of your license and own your career progression. Moves to higher ladder levels will result in a percentage increase of current pay that aligns with the new job description.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote patient and family centered care in a healing environment; educate patients and families on managing illness, injury, and post‐treatment care.
• Participate in initiatives that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while engaging in professional development.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized plans of care in collaboration with the interprofessional team, patients, and families.
• Use critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, taking patient preferences and barriers into account.
• Adhere to safety protocols in this safety-sensitive position, maintaining a constant state of alertness for a safe environment.

Required Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's in Nursing
• No prior experience required
• Current RN License

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Less than 2 years of experience preferred

Benefits & Perks

• Additional PTO (Experienced RNs only)
• Enhanced Sign-On Bonus of $20,000 or $15,000 Sign-On Bonus plus $15,000 Loan Repayment (Experienced RNs only)
• $5.00 Med/Surg Differential per hour
• 12 Hour Day Shifts, Full Time Position with shifts from 7a to 7p
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available the first day of the month after hire
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution and 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on the first day along with access to the BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• A Paid Time Off benefit that combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
• Adoption assistance