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BJC HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff Additional Information About the Role 40 hours per week Full Time benefit Eligible Days - 8-hour Shifts Every other weekend plus holiday rotation Remote Opportunity Must live in MO or IL, not approved for other states Ideal candidate: Med Surg, Emergency Room, and/or triage experience in Family Medicine Overview BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician-led organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with top-ranked hospitals in the Midwest region. Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to extraordinary care in over 145 locations and over 25 specialties in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas. Our providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction, quality health care, and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose The RN – Telehealth (Access Center) provides direct telephonic care to adult and pediatric patients in collaboration with primary care providers. This position uses assessment skills, critical thinking, and clinical judgment to direct patients to the correct level of care. This position also uses multiple computer applications and works in a fast-paced remote environment. Responsibilities Uses the nursing process, clinical judgment, and decision support materials to assess patients telephonically; directs patients to the appropriate level of care, including scheduling appointments for patients across various resources; ensures accurate and complete communication with primary care providers. Provides patient education and support, including verbal and written instructions; uses the appropriate tools and techniques to assess the patient's and/or family's ability to receive education; takes initiative to problem solve and demonstrates critical thinking skills. Utilizes various technologies to coordinate patient care, to include multiple software applications, computerized clinical guidelines, specialized telephony equipment, etc. Applies standard work procedures to tasks, such as routine medication refill requests, ordering testing, scheduling appointments, etc. with a high level of attention to detail. Collaborates and interacts professionally with other members of the healthcare team, including physicians, advanced practice practitioners (APP), office staff, etc.; works with a multi-disciplinary team to provide appropriate, safe care; displays excellent written and verbal communication skills; provides the highest level of customer service to callers. 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/Associate's Experience 2-5 years Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications RN Preferred Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree - Nursing Licenses & Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) 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. 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 Adoption assistance To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits Not all benefits apply to all jobs 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 BJC HealthCare Job ID 80093. Posted job title: Triage Nurse - Access Center About BJC HealthCare BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. 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. That includes $410.6 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.