Neuro Progressive Care Student Nurse Technician Intern
BJC HealthCare
Neuro Progressive Care Student Nurse Technician Intern
BJC HealthCare
Operates nonprofit hospital network and care
August 2027 and beyond graduate nurses preferred
Part-time, Benefits-eligible position
(2) 12-hour shifts per week
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited ADN, BSN, or MSN nursing program
Must have successfully completed Nursing Fundamentals (or equivalent coursework)
Demonstrated interest in Neuro Nursing preferred
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.
The Neuroscience Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a 21 bed unit dedicated to the care of patients in need of specialized nursing care at a critical point in their healthcare journey, where they are at high risk for clinical deterioration. Progressive care, with lower nurse patient ratios, allows for frequent assessment, intervention, treatment and specialized monitoring.
The unit cares for pre and postoperative neurosurgical, neuro-medicine and stroke patients with complex needs using a team approach with nurses, charge nurse and patient care techs. Bedside, central monitoring, and remote telemetry are standard for all PCU patients. Many resources are available to nurses on this unit, including: Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Mananger, Assistant Nurse Managers and a Nurse Educator. Additionally this nursing team collaborates with and are supported by a wide array of the multidisciplinary providers, physicians and pharmacists.
A specialized orientation is provided to prepare nurses to care for the neuroscience patient as well as training specific to Progressive Care. Ongoing education and professional development is supported and encouraged.
Attention to nursing patients with the provision of excellent outcomes is what drives the work on this unit.
Role Purpose
Provides multi-skilled, direct patient care, under the direction and supervision of a registered professional nurse. This job requires completion of a foundational nursing skills course or equivalent (fundamentals, foundations, or adult/peds health.
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Operates nonprofit hospital network and care
BJC HealthCare operates a large nonprofit network of hospitals and affiliated care facilities across Missouri and Illinois, delivering inpatient and outpatient medical services. Its approach centers on integrated care delivery: hospitals, clinics, and community programs coordinate services to improve patient health, support education and innovation, and promote healthier habits. The organization uses collaboration, shared knowledge, and evidence-based medicine to provide consistent, high-quality care across its system. Unlike many competitors, it emphasizes nonprofit community-focused work, scale, and coordinated care within a single integrated network. The goal is to improve the health and well-being of people in the communities it serves by offering access to high-level medical care and services with a commitment to excellence.
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