New Graduate Nurse at Christian Hospital

Job Description

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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 Christian Hospital and across all BJC HealthCare hospitals and nursing specialties.  These include: 

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BJC HealthCare Hospital: 

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Alton Memorial Hospital 

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Barnes-Jewish Hospital 

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Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital 

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Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital 

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Christian Hospital 

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Memorial Hospital Belleville 

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Memorial Hospital Shiloh 

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Missouri Baptist Medical Center 

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Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital 

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Parkland Health Center 

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Progress West Hospital 

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St. Louis Children’s Hospital 

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Nursing Specialties at Christian Hospital:  

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Emergency Services

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Critical Care

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Acute Rehab

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Step Down Unit

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Medical Oncology

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General Medicine

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Inpatient Surgical

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Progressive Care Unit

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Nephrology

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Cardiovascular

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Neurology

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Orthopedics

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Operating Room

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Available Benefits: 

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• Sign on Bonus Eligible roles
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• Benefits Eligible 
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• Student-Loan Repayment Eligible at Select Hospital
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• Tuition Assistance 
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• Nurse Residency Programs Available at Select Hospitals 
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Do you have questions about your options as student nurse?

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Connect with our Campus + University Relations Team by emailing us at View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

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Not sure if you're ready to apply but want to stay connected? Submit your contact information here:  

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Stay Connected - BJC Health System

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Overview \n
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Christian Hospital is a full-service acute care community hospital located on 28 acres in north St. Louis County. Christian Hospital is noted for its excellence in heart services and lifesaving cardiothoracic surgery, emergency medicine, breast health services, orthopedic/spine surgery, hyperbaric wound care, pain management, vascular surgery, endocrinology, gastrointestinal care, stroke care, nephrology, therapy, radiology, urology, pulmonary care and treating sleep disorders.

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Northwest HealthCare , located six miles west of Christian Hospital, provides the community 24-hour emergency care, with Washington University Physicians and St. Louis Children’s Hospital providing pediatric services. Northwest HealthCare is also home to the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of full-service outpatient diagnostic and imaging services in a convenient setting.

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Preferred Qualifications \n
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Role Purpose

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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 a HSO in the state of Missouri.

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Responsibilities

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• Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration.
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• Uses critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
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• 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. Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
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• Evaluates patient's response and modifies plan of care accordingly throughout the patient's stay.
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• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance.  Participates in professional development.
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• 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.
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Minimum Requirements

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• Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing
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Preferred Requirements

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Benefits and Legal Statement \n
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BJC Total Rewards

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

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• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
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• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
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• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
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• 401(k) plan with BJC match
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• Tuition Assistance available on first day
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• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
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• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
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• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
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• Adoption assistance
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To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary

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*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer