New Graduate Nurse at Progress West Hospital

Additional Information About the Role The BJC HealthCare New Graduate Nurse position is available for all student nurses – regardless of graduation date – and will connect students directly to our Graduate Nurse recruitment team, who is committed to helping new graduates navigate the Staff Nurse application process. Qualified students who apply to this position are eligible to receive career opportunities at Progress West Hospital and across all BJC HealthCare hospitals and nursing specialties. Locations BJC HealthCare Hospital: Alton Memorial Hospital Barnes‑Jewish Hospital Barnes‑Jewish St. Peters Hospital Barnes‑Jewish West County Hospital Christian Hospital Memorial Hospital Belleville Memorial Hospital Shiloh Missouri Baptist Medical Center Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital Parkland Health Center Progress West Hospital St. Louis Children’s Hospital Specialties Cardiovascular Critical Care Emergency Medical/Surgical Oncology Benefits BSN Differential Benefits Eligible Student‑Loan Repayment Eligible at Select Hospital Tuition Assistance Nurse Residency Programs Available at Select Hospitals Overview Opened in 2007, Progress West Hospital is BJC HealthCare’s newest hospital in St. Charles County, offering modern private rooms, 24‑hour emergency services, pediatric emergency care, surgical services, endoscopy, cardiac catheterization, medical/surgical inpatient services, diagnostic imaging, lab services, and an Advanced Wound Center. It recently expanded its Childbirth Center, including a newborn ICU for babies born as early as 32 weeks, and is a Certified Level II Stroke Center. Role Purpose The Graduate Nurse provides direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards after completing a nursing program and before licensure. Responsibilities Educate patients and families on illness or injury management, home care needs, and medication administration. Use critical‑thinking skills to assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs. Develop and implement individual care plans with the healthcare team, following established guidelines. Promote patient and family‑centered care in a healing environment. Evaluate patients’ responses and modify care plans accordingly. Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Engage in professional development. Maintain readiness for safety‑sensitive duties, always alert and safe. Minimum Requirements Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing Eligible to obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation from an accredited nursing school Benefits and Legal Statement At BJC we’re committed to providing comprehensive benefits and resources immediately after hire. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services Disability insurance paid by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on the first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time Adoption assistance Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr BJC HealthCare