Registered Nurse

Job Title BJC HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Orthopedic Neurology for a nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Orthopedic Neurology. Discipline: RN. Duration: Ongoing. Employment Type: Staff. Additional Information About the Role Integrated Spine is a newly integrated inpatient spine unit that consolidates neurologic and orthopedic spine patients into one location. This allows for high‑quality, standardized care for all patients regardless of surgeon specialty. This unit is the newest addition to the surgical services team and provides an opportunity for nurses to help build this unique unit. Nurses on this unit will become adept in both the neurologic and orthopedic realms of nursing as they will care for patients who undergo a wide variety of surgical procedures. We specialize in treatment of degenerative spine conditions, traumatic spinal injuries, complex spinal reconstructive surgeries, spinal tumors, and spinal revision surgeries. Hours: 3–12 hour shifts. Credential: ADN or BSN required. 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 an HSO in the state of Missouri. 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. Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs. Develops and implements individual plans of care in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Evaluates patient's response and modifies plan of care accordingly throughout the patient's stay. Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development. Minimum Requirements Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's – no prior experience required. Supervisor Experience: None required. Preferred Requirements Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Benefits and Legal Statement Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 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. *Not all benefits apply to all jobs. Equal Opportunity Employer. BJC HealthCare Job ID #105886. Posted job title: Graduate RN Orthopedic Neurology. #J-18808-Ljbffr