Job Description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you an RN interested in growing your career at an award winning hospital? Apply today as a Cardiac Rapid Evaluation Unit APP at Barnes Jewish Hospital!

• Hospital Based Nurse Pracitioner
• Benefits Eligible - Pension Plan Retirement!
• (3) Shifts Per Week - 7:00am-7:30pm
• No Call Requirement
• Potential for Some Weekend Requirement

Additional Preferred Requirements

• Cardiac Experience Within Career Required
• Adult Acute Care NP Licensure or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP Licensure Preferred
• Open to Nurse Practiotioner and Physician Assistant Applicants

Cardiac Rapid Evaluation Unit (CREU) APP role needed in h ospital based, high-risk cardiology caring for general and specialized cardiology patient populations including electrophysiology, congenital, structural heart disease and end-stage congestive heart failure (including cardiac transplant and LVAD). 

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 Cardiac stepdown division supports the care continuum for post-surgical cardiac patients.¿ Nurses provide specialized acute care in a fast-paced environment. It is recognized as a Center of Excellence by the Joint Commission for left ventricular assist device implantation and management and care of the patient after heart transplantation surgery. Nurses in this environment possess strong critical thinking skills and are able to make autonomous decisions.¿ Nurses also have the opportunity to be involved in the patient's progress from the immediate post-op period all the way through discharge. The staff in this unit demonstrates a true passion for nursing and joy for their work.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The nurse practitioner functions within their scope of practice as a healthcare provider, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care to patients and families across practice settings. They demonstrate a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses commonly encountered within the inpatient setting. The nurse practitioner demonstrates an advanced level of clinical knowledge, communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism, and systems-based practice. They work with administration staff, nurses, physicians, medical/surgical trainees, and other staff to assure safe, effective, quality patient care.Minimum Board Certification(s):BJH: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP- with appropriate experience)Preferred Board Certification(s): BJH: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate, appropriate, and effective patient and family-centered care for health recovery, illness prevention, treatment of critically ill, or end-of-life care.

• Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs in an academic inpatient setting.

• Communicates and collaborates effectively with patients, families, physicians, medical/surgical trainees, and other health professionals.

• Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice by participating in professional development, quality initiative/performance activities, and implementing standards of care within area of specialization.

• 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

• Master's Degree

- Nursing

Experience

• <2 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed APRN in Missouri

• National APRN Board Certifcatn

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Doctorate

- Nursing

Experience

• 2-5 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

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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

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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

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Traineeship, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work,

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