Clinical Nurse Ortho

Clinical Nurse Ortho at BJC summary :

The Clinical Nurse Ortho provides expert nursing care to orthopedic patients undergoing procedures such as joint replacements, fracture care, and cancer treatments within a collaborative team environment. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, education, and ongoing evaluation to ensure optimal recovery and patient safety. This role supports professional development through a structured career ladder and offers comprehensive benefits to promote employee well-being.

Additional Information About the Role

Come join the team on 17500 General Orthopedics! We are a 23 bed unit that uses a team centered learning environment to help your growth of knowledge, skills and confidence. 17500 is a leader in providing excellent care to the Orthopedic patient including : hip, knee, shoulder and elbow replacements; bone fractures; skin flaps; bone cancer treatments. Our Orthopedic Physicians are proudly partnered with the St. Louis Blues and STL City Soccer Club!

ADN and BSN Candidates welcome to apply!

Graduate Nurses accepted

BJC Registered Nurse Career Ladder :

• The BJC RN Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place for nurses to work in the greater St. Louis area.
• This is a tool to empower nurses to work at the top of their license and own their career progression.
• The BJC RN Career Ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education and service excellence and gives staff the opportunity to continue doing what they do best - caring for patients - while having the opportunity to advance to the next step in their career.
• Moves to higher ladder levels will result in a percentage increase of current pay that aligns with the new job description.

Overview

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Graduate Nurse provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care after completing a nursing program and before licensure. Will be required to obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation from an accredited school of nursing to remain employed in a HSO in the state of Missouri.

Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

Education

Experience

Supervisor Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education

Benefits and Legal Statement

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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.

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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

Keywords :

orthopedic nursing, patient care, joint replacement, fracture treatment, nursing assessment, care planning, patient education, clinical skills, professional development, healthcare