Cardiothoracic Surgery PCU Nurse Practitioner

Additional Information About the RoleAre you an RN interested in growing your career at an award-winning hospital? Apply today as a Cardiothoracic Surgery PCU Nurse Practitioner at Barnes Jewish Hospital!Hospital Based Advanced Practice ProviderBenefits Eligible - Pension Plan Retirement!Three Shifts Per Week - Rotating Between Day and Night ShiftsNo Call RequirementEvery 4th Weekend Requirement6-bed Cardiothoracic Surgery Progressive Care UnitAdditional Preferred RequirementsCardiac Experience Within Career Strongly PreferredAdult Acute Care NP Licensure or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP Licensure Strongly PreferredThe Cardiothoracic Surgery Progressive Care Units focus on postoperative care of cardiothoracic surgery, LVAD, and post-heart transplant patients.Barnes-Jewish Plaza Tower | Barnes-Jewish Hospital ()Best Hospitals in America - US News Ranking - Barnes-Jewish Hospital ()Benefits | BJC Employee Benefits | BJC Total RewardsOverviewPreferred QualificationsRole PurposeThe nurse practitioner functions within their scope of practice as a healthcare provider, working within a multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care to patients and families across practice settings. They demonstrate a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses commonly encountered within the inpatient setting. The role demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge, interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism, and systems-based practice. They work with staff, nurses, physicians, and medical/surgical trainees to assure safe, effective, quality patient care. The position requires coverage of evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays. Minimum Board Certification(s): BJH: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), 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): BJH: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP); BJH Women’s Assessment Center: Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP); SLCH: Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (CPNP-AC)ResponsibilitiesProvides compassionate, appropriate, and effective patient and family-centered care for health recovery, illness prevention, treatment of critically ill, or end-of-life care.Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs in an academic inpatient municates 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 initiatives/performance activities, and implementing standards of care within area of specialization.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 RequirementsEducationMaster's Degree in NursingExperienceSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsLicensed APRN in MissouriNational APRN Board CertificationPreferred RequirementsEducationDoctorate in NursingExperience2-5 yearsBenefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt BJC, we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social, and financial prehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available from the first day after hireDisability insurance* paid for by BJCPension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available from day oneBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, visit all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06