Graduate Nurse

Overview Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital is a designated critical access hospital committed to providing quality health care service to residents in Crawford, Franklin and Washington counties. The hospital has enhanced and expanded the health care services available to the greater Sullivan community with its state‑of‑the‑art emergency department, modern childbirth center, critical care unit, multiroom surgical suite, expanded cardiac rehab services, and a cancer center. A 22,500 square‑foot medical office building provides offices for primary care physicians as well as space for a variety of visiting medical and surgical specialists from the St. Louis area. Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital operates four rural health clinics and a comprehensive Therapy and Rehabilitation department and an award‑winning Wound Care Center with two hyperbaric chambers. Role Purpose The Graduate Nurse provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of nursing standards after completing a nursing program and before licensure. The graduate nurse will be required to obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation from an accredited school of nursing to remain employed in a Health Service Organization in the state of Missouri. Responsibilities Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post‑treatment home care needs and medication administration. Uses critical thinking 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 health care team in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Promotes patient and family‑centered care in a healing environment. 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. 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 Nursing Diploma/Associate’s – Nursing Benefits BSN Differential Benefits Eligible Student‑Loan Repayment Eligible at Select Hospital Tuition Assistance Nurse Residency Programs Available at Select Hospitals 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 Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr