Job Opportunity in Cardiology Specialty: Cardiology Discipline: RN Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff Our cardiology unit plays a vital role in the flow of patients needing to be admitted from various hospital units and areas. Most of our patient populations are those diagnosed with myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, heart arrhythmias, and pulmonary hypertension. Career Advancement and Incentive Package Details below: Additional Paid Time Off (PTO) for Experienced RNs Enhanced Sign-On Bonus $10,000 OR $7500 Plus Loan Repayment ($7500 bonus available) for Experienced RNs Med/Surg Differential per hour The Registered Nurse Career Ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education, and service excellence and gives staff the opportunity to advance to the next step in their career. Moves to higher ladder levels result in a percentage increase of current pay that aligns with the new job description. Additional benefits include: Relocation Assistance Available 401k/Pension Plan 12 Hour Shifts/Flexible Scheduling Benefits eligible.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital's staff consists 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. Focus will be on high risk cardiology units where you will find many exciting challenges and opportunities for learning. Many of the patients that you will care for require advanced medication infusions and post cardiac procedure care. Our team consists of registered nurses, patient/student nurse technicians, and housestaff of residents, interns, and other medical professionals.

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.