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Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: November 14, 2024

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BJC Health Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery for a job in Saint Louis, Missouri.Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic SurgeryEmployment Type: StaffAre you an RN interested in growing your career at an award winning hospital? Apply today as a Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner at Barnes Jewish Hospital!- Benefits Eligible - Pension Plan Retirement!-(5) 8hr Shifts Per Week- No Weekend, No Holidays, No Call Requirement- Consultation Service for Thoracic Surgery PatientsCardiothoracic Surgery Experience Ideal, but Not RequiredAdult Acute Care NP Licensure or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP LicensureBarnes-Jewish Plaza Tower - Barnes-Jewish Hospital (barnesjewish. Best Hospitals in America - US News Ranking - Barnes-Jewish Hospital (barnesjewish. 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. 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.The Cardiac stepdown division supports the care continuum for post-surgical cardiac patients. - Nurses provide specialized acute care in a fast-paced environment. It is recognized as a Center of Excellence by the Joint Commission for left ventricular assist device implantation and management and care of the patient after heart transplantation surgery. Nurses also have the opportunity to be involved in the patient's progress from the immediate post-op period all the way through discharge. The staff in this unit demonstrates a true passion for nursing and joy for their work.The nurse practitioner functions within their scope of practice as a healthcare provider, working in a multidisciplinary health team to provide care to patients and families across subspecialty practice settings. They work with staff, nurses, physicians, and medical/surgical trainees to assure safe, effective, quality patient care. Minimum Board Certification(s): BJH: Adult-Gerontology Primary Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)SLCH: Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (CPNP-PC), Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (CPNP-AC), or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Preferred Board Certification(s): SLCH: Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (CPNP-AC)Communicates and collaborates effectively with patients, families, physicians, medical/surgical trainees, and other health professionals.Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice by participating in professional development, quality initiative/performance activities, and implementing standards of care within area of specialization.Provides patient- and family-centered care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for health recovery, illness prevention, disease treatment, or end-of-life care.Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for subspecialty patients and families with acute and chronic health needs.NursingNursingBenefits and Legal StatementAt 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- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC-Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time- Adoption assistanceBJC Health Care Job ID #77703. Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Consult Nurse PractitionerAbout BJC Health CareBJC Health Care is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. 6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.

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