Nurse Educator - Neuro Stepdown
About The Position
The Neuro Step-Down Unit at Barnes Jewish Hospital is a specialized care area designed to provide intermediate-level care to patients with neurological conditions who require close monitoring but are stable enough to transition from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This unit caters to patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, neurosurgical procedures, seizures, and other complex neurological conditions. Nurses in the Neuro Step-Down Unit are trained in advanced neurological assessments, monitoring of neuro-specific symptoms, and the use of specialized equipment, such as intracranial pressure monitors and continuous EEG. With a focus on early rehabilitation and recovery, the nursing staff works closely with a multidisciplinary team, including neurologists, neurosurgeons, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to provide comprehensive care that supports patients in regaining function and transitioning to less intensive care settings. Role Purpose Creates and implement staff education and professional development activities and programs that optimize patient outcomes.
Requirements
- BSN Required
- Minimum of 2 yrs of nursing required
- Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
- 2-5 years
- RN
Nice To Haves
- Neuro Experience Preferred
- Master's Degree - Nursing
- 5-10 years
- Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup
Responsibilities
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates ongoing educational and professional development activities and programs for clinical and non-clinical areas.
- Collaborates with staff and representatives of other organizations to develop, present and or evaluate clinically focused training, continuing education and or professional development opportunities.
- Participates in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborates with leadership to assess the educational needs of the staff and develops appropriate education plan.
- Participates in professional development and life long learning.
Benefits
- Great Benefits
- Tuition assistance and continuing education
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
