Clinical RN

Saint Louis, Missouri

BJC HealthCare
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Additional Information About the Role Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm Hybrid Position 3 days a week - work from home 2 days a week - work in clinic No weekends, holidays, or on-call Responsibilities include: Performing assessments Triaging patients Assisting physicians with follow-up Ensuring timely discharge Processing equipment changes Ensuring a smooth transition from the hospital to the patients home. Hospice/Palliative Care Preffered 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. Serious illness creates tremendous challenges for patients and for the people around them. Palliative care expands traditional medical treatment by using an interdisciplinary structure to deliver holistic care to people with advanced disease. The Palliative Care Service is a collaborative effort between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine. Launched in September 2005, it is the first comprehensive hospital-based palliative care program in Missouri. The palliative care team at Barnes-Jewish Hospital consists of a chaplain, social workers, nurse practitioners, and physicians. Team members combine their expertise to provide comprehensive management of the physical, psychological, and spiritual issues related to a patient's illness. The service assists with pain and symptom management and addresses quality of life issues for patients and families coping in serious illness. The palliative care team works closely with Washington University physicians and other health-care providers to clarify goals and to coordinate workable plans of care. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Responsible for assessing and coordinating the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the patient and family at end-of-life, as well as pain and symptom management at all stages of the chronic disease process. Develops and coordinates the palliative care plan with physicians and nurses, along with services such as Care Coordination, Pastoral Care, Home Health and Hospice care. Responsibilities Consults with physicians, patients, families and the Palliative Care Team to develop and modify individualized plans of care.Provides ongoing case management for seriously ill and end of life patients.Provides educational opportunities for physicians, nurses, and other allied health care providers regarding palliative care and advanced directives, and integrates palliative care topics into community education programs. Minimum Requirements Education Associate's Degree - Nursing Experience 2-5 years Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications RN Preferred Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree - Nursing Licenses & Certifications Palliative Care 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 Pension Plan /403(b) Plan funded by BJC 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 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
Date Posted: 17 May 2024
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