Clinical Nurse Transplant

Additional Information About the Role

Kidney/liver transplant surgery and hepatobiliary performs a variety of procedures, including pancreas transplants. Our kidney disease program is consistently ranked among the best in the nation by U.S.News & World Report, with more than 250 kidney transplants performed each year. Our multidisciplinary team is comprised of nurses, physicians, pharmacists, dieticians, social workers and spiritual caregivers who communicate daily to meet patient needs. Nurses are provided an extensive orientation specific to the care of our patients, including critical care training.

At the Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Transplant Center, our specialists have performed more than 1,700 liver transplants, helping restore patients’ liver function and health. In fact, Washington University surgeons completed the first successful liver transplant surgery in Missouri. Our extensive experience gives us a unique depth of expertise in providing expert treatment and compassionate care to patients who need a liver transplant.

Gradudate Nurse welcome to apply

3-12 hour Shifts nights

BSN or ADN Accepted

Position Highlights

• Up to a $20,000 Sign-on Bonus-Experienced RNs

• $5/hr Barnes-Jewish Hospital Med/Surg Nurse Differential

• Eligible hires will receive a one-time deposit of an additional 36 hours of PTO, 90 days after their start date

• Student Loan Forgiveness

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.

Responsibilities

Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration.

Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.

Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.

Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.

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/Associate's - Nursing

Experience

No Experience

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Experience

<2 years

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

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

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary

*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