Clinical Nurse - Orthopedics Unit - Day Shift

Job Description

Additional Information About the Role Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus $5 / hr Barnes-Jewish Hospital Med / Surg Nurse Differential Eligible hires will receive a one-time deposit of an additional 36 hours of PTO, 90 days after their start date Student Loan Forgiveness 3 - 12hr shifts Work Every 3rd Weekend Flexible Scheduling Day Shifts Available Work 2 major holidays (rotating) Great medical benefits Tuition assistance and continuing education 401(k) and Pension Plan Barnes Jewish Hospital - Plaza Tower Orthopedics Unit (17500) - 17th Floor 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! 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 Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.

Responsibilities Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration.

Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.

Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care.

Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care. Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care.

Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.

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 Requirements Education Nursing Diploma / Associate's - Nursing Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications RN Preferred Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree - Nursing Experience