Additional Information About the Role

Orthopedics (7300/7400) 23 bed unit is a care center that utilizes state-of-the-art techniques in limb salvage, minimally invasive options for injuries, advanced surgical repair to correct complex deformities, and highly specialized surgical intervention for trauma. We offer orthopedic services in the following specialties: foot, ankle, and lower leg; hand and wrist; joint preservation, resurfacing and replacement; musculoskeletal oncology; physical medicine and rehabilitation; shoulder and elbow; spine and surgery; trauma; sports medicine.

ADN and BSN Candidates welcome!

• Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $5/hr Barnes-Jewish Hospital Med/Surg Nurse Differential
• Eligible hires will receive a one-time deposit of an additional 36 hours of PTO, 90 days after their start date
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• 3 - 12hr shifts
• Work Every 3rd Weekend
• Flexible Scheduling
• Work 2 major holidays (rotating)
• Great medical benefits
• Tuition assistance and continuing education
• 401(k) and Pension Plan

Overview

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.

 

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.Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.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

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing

Experience

No Experience

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Experience