Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.
The Department of Professional Practice oversees the initial and ongoing educational training for the nursing staff. Much of the work involve maintaining nursing competencies, the development of nursing policies and procedures, and oversight of the Professional Nurse Development Program. (PNDP) and students coming into the hospital for clinical practicums.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Promotes the professional development of nursing staff in collaboration with the Administrative team. Provides clinical and management direction to clinical educators. Evaluates professional practice systems (standards, policies, procedures, documentation, staff orientation, education, training, and development competency systems) to enhance patient care delivery and comply with internal and external regulatory agencies.
Responsibilities
Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.
Develops and adheres to departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets. Responds to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.
Collaborates with nursing management colleagues on hiring, supervising and evaluating department staff.
Provides and develops educational programs in alignment with organizational goals and customer needs. Prioritizes educational needs of patient care staff based on needs assessments, organizational goals and budgetary allowances.
Manages a quality improvement process to support exceptional clinical outcomes.
Oversees implementation of clinical information systems for Nursing Services.
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
Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
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
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer