Team Lead/Charge Nurse - Acute Care Medicine - Nights
BJC HealthCare
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 Team Lead Charge will assist in unit level operations for the 24-bed acute general medicine. They will help facilitate throughput on the unit level by assisting bedside staff with expediting discharges and admission throughout the shift as well as participating in interdisciplinary rounds. The Team Lead Charge nurses assists bedside staff with clinical tasks throughout the day to support patient safety and timeliness of care. They will work directly with the staffing office throughout the shift to facilitate appropriate staffing on the floor as well as create assignments for the oncoming shift. TLC?s preform in the moment audits to ensure documentation and appropriate care is being preformed to promote patient safety and quality of care.   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. Acute Care Medicine manage patients with a full range of clinical issues-from significant blood dyscrasias, advanced endocrine pathology, heart and renal failure, GI conditions, infectious diseases, asthma, cystic fibrosis¿and a multitude of other conditions and diseases.¿ Because of our patient acuity, we provide advanced training to bring new nurses to the highest level of functioning.¿Each unit is lead by a clinical manager and lead charge nurse.¿ The unit is supported by an advanced practice nurse.¿ Additionally each unit is assigned a case manager, social worker, physical therapist, dietitian, and pharmacist.¿ This multidisciplinary team works in conjunction with the physicians, nurses and patient care technicians to provide quality patient care. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Under the direction of manager, plans, directs, and coordinates activities of a unit on a designated shift. Performs direct patient care as needed and functions as clinical resource to nursing and support staff. Assesses, plans, evaluates and documents the nursing process of assigned unit as needed.  Responsibilities Minimum Requirements Education Experience Supervisor Experience Licenses & Certifications Preferred Requirements Education Experience 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.
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