Graduate Nurse Expedition Program @ Barnes-Jewish Hospital - Spring 26'Graduates

Additional Information About the Role Location: Barnes‑Jewish Hospital (Downtown Location) Start Date: Mon., June 15th 2026 Eligible Candidates: Spring 2026 Nursing Graduates Shift: Nights Program Overview The Graduate Nurse Expedition Program at Barnes‑Jewish Hospital is a unique, rotational opportunity designed for newly graduated nurses who are exploring which nursing specialty best fits their long‑term career goals. Program Structure Program spans the first year of employment post‑graduation with three different unit rotations for four months each. Participants are paired 1:1 with a preceptor and utilize the 12‑week graduate nurse onboarding pathway during their first rotation. Rotations occur across specialty medical‑surgical units. The program is designed to support professional growth, confidence, and informed specialty selection. Note: Program does not include rotations to Women and Infants, ICU, OR, or ED floors. Qualifications Graduated from an accredited nursing program with a Spring 2026 completion date Eligible for Graduate Nurse status and plans to obtain RN licensure per Missouri requirements Strong interest in exploring multiple specialty medical‑surgical areas Excellent communication, teamwork, and critical‑thinking skills Willingness to rotate units every four months during the first year of employment Preferred Qualifications Any additional relevant coursework or certifications Responsibilities Promotes patient and family‑centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and families on illness or injury management, including post‑treatment home care needs and medication administration. Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate patients’ physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs. Develops and implements individual plans of care in collaboration with the healthcare team, following established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Evaluates patients’ responses and modifies plans of care accordingly throughout the stay. Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Engages in professional development activities. Minimum Requirements Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s – Nursing Experience: No experience required Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance paid 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 (vacation, sick days, holidays, personal time) Adoption assistance Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr