Acute Care Nurse

Job Title: Acute Care Nurse We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Acute Care Nurse to join a fast-paced clinical environment dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. The Acute Care Nurse plays a critical role in managing patients with severe, complex, and rapidly changing health conditions. As an Acute Care Nurse, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in high-acuity settings such as intensive care units, emergency departments, and specialized medical wards. The Acute Care Nurse is responsible for closely monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes. An effective Acute Care Nurse must demonstrate strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to respond quickly in emergency situations. The Acute Care Nurse will also educate patients and their families about treatment plans and recovery processes. In this role, the Acute Care Nurse will utilize advanced medical equipment and technologies to provide life-saving interventions. The Acute Care Nurse must maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards. A successful Acute Care Nurse thrives under pressure and is committed to continuous learning and professional development. 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. Education • Nursing Diploma/Associate's Licenses and Certifications • RN Experience • <2 years Benefits 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 Additional Information: This position offers an expansive Holistic Wellness property through the 'THRIVE by BJC' program, providing integrated emotional, physical, and financial support, including free on-site health screenings and subsidized Weight Watchers memberships.