Company Profile
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Company Overview
Barnes-Jewish Hospital is the largest hospital in Missouri and the largest private employer in the St. Louis region.
An affiliated teaching hospital of Washington University School of Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital has a 1,700 member medical staff with many who are recognized in the "Best Doctors in America."
They are supported by residents, interns and fellows, in addition to nurses, technicians and other health-care professionals.
Recognizing its excellent 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 (ANCC).
The Magnet Award is the highest honor awarded for hospital nursing by the ANCC
Company History
Barnes-Jewish Hospital was created by the 1996 merger of Barnes Hospital and The Jewish Hospital of St. Louis. Each hospital brought a rich tradition of excellence.
Barnes Hospital opened in 1914 and became one of the first medical teaching centers in the United States. The Jewish Hospital of St. Louis opened in 1902 to care for St. Louis’ growing immigrant population.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital is a member of BJC HealthCare, one of the nation’s largest health-care organizations.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
Consistently named one of the "Top Ten Hospitals" in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, and the only Missouri hospital to make the publication's Honor Roll.
A Top Five Highly Prepared Trauma Center. Barnes-Jewish Hospital received the honor of being named one of the top five highly prepared trauma centers, in the event of a disaster, in the United States by the National Foundation for Trauma Care.
First in Missouri and first in St. Louis to receive Level I verification. From the American College of Surgeons (ACS) for the Trauma Center. Barnes-Jewish Hospital is the only ACS-verified level-one trauma center in Missouri, Illinois and Arkansas
Epilepsy Center of Excellence. Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s epilepsy center is among the first three in the nation to receive certification from The Joint Commission for its efforts to care for patients with seizures.
Benefits
The following is a summary of benefits that apply to part-time or full-time employees who work in benefit-eligible positions:
401(k)/403(b) –Features a combination of employee and employer contributions.
Pension – employer-paid defined benefit pension plan.
Medical & Dental Benefits – PPO and HMO options.
Vision – Savings through Barnes Eyecare Network.
Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment – several life insurance benefits from which to choose. Includes match for accidental death and dismemberment. Additional coverage may be purchased.
Long Term Disability – in case employee is disabled and unable to work for more than 90 days.
Earned Time Off – vacation accrual, holidays and personal time.
Short Term Disability – to cover employee's extended illness and to bridge employee to long term disability coverage.
Pharmacy Program – if enrolled in medical coverage, plan pays portion of prescription drug costs.
Assistance for Adoptions – financial assistance for employees who adopt.
Tuition Assistance – Partial reimbursement for coursework. Loan forgiveness for high demand clinical professions.
Reimbursement Accounts – money set aside from paycheck before taxes are withheld to pay for eligible health and dependent care expenses.
Missouri Savings for Tuition Program (MO$T) – Investment options, significant tax advantages and the flexibility of using the savings at any eligible institution of higher education.
Dependent Life – life insurance coverage for spouse and eligible dependents at group rates.
Long Term Care Insurance – Voluntary benefit allows purchase of long term care insurance for employee or family members.
Specific benefit information will be given at the time of interview.