Clinical Nurse Emergency Department

Position Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and a nationally recognized leader in patient care. As an adult Level I Trauma, Comprehensive Stroke, and Comprehensive Cardiac Center, the Emergency Department offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where every second counts. In this role, you will provide direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, working collaboratively with an interprofessional team to ensure the highest quality of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment, educating patients on post-treatment care and medication administration.
• Participates in activities that enhance patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, while engaging in ongoing professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with patients, families, and the interprofessional team.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, including patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care.
• Adheres to safety protocols as this is a safety-sensitive position requiring constant alertness.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

• Up to $7,500 Sign On Bonus Eligible
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available the first day of the month following hire
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on the first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
• Adoption assistance