Clinical Nurse - Neuro ICU - Night Shift
BJC HealthCare, Des Moines, IA, United States
Additional Information About the Role
3 - 12hr shifts
Night Shift
Work Every 3rd Weekend
Flexible Scheduling
Great medical benefits
Tuition assistance and continuing education
401(k)
BSN preferred
Location: Barnes‑Jewish Hospital – Plaza Tower, Neuro ICU (9400) – 9th Floor, Clinical Nurse Position.
The Neuro ICU at Barnes‑Jewish Hospital is a specialized, state‑of‑the‑art unit dedicated to the care of patients with complex neurological conditions. As a nursing professional in this unit, you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on providing advanced care for patients with conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, strokes, brain tumors, spinal cord injuries, and other critical neurological disorders. The nursing team collaborates closely with neurologists, neurosurgeons, and other healthcare professionals to deliver individualized care plans tailored to each patient’s needs. This environment offers opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth, supported by ongoing education and training programs.
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. Assesses 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 or Associate’s Degree
Experience: No experience required
Supervisor Experience: No experience required
Licensing and Certification: Registered Nurse (RN)
Preferred Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or related field)
Experience:
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 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 combining vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs. To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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3 - 12hr shifts
Night Shift
Work Every 3rd Weekend
Flexible Scheduling
Great medical benefits
Tuition assistance and continuing education
401(k)
BSN preferred
Location: Barnes‑Jewish Hospital – Plaza Tower, Neuro ICU (9400) – 9th Floor, Clinical Nurse Position.
The Neuro ICU at Barnes‑Jewish Hospital is a specialized, state‑of‑the‑art unit dedicated to the care of patients with complex neurological conditions. As a nursing professional in this unit, you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on providing advanced care for patients with conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, strokes, brain tumors, spinal cord injuries, and other critical neurological disorders. The nursing team collaborates closely with neurologists, neurosurgeons, and other healthcare professionals to deliver individualized care plans tailored to each patient’s needs. This environment offers opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth, supported by ongoing education and training programs.
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. Assesses 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 or Associate’s Degree
Experience: No experience required
Supervisor Experience: No experience required
Licensing and Certification: Registered Nurse (RN)
Preferred Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or related field)
Experience:
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 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 combining vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs. To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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