Clinical Nurse Orthopedic Surgery
About The Position
Barnes-Jewish Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse for its Orthopedic Unit (17500), a 23-bed specialized care center recognized for orthopedic care and innovation. The nationally recognized orthopedic program treats patients across foot, ankle and lower leg care; hand and wrist surgery; joint preservation, resurfacing and replacement; musculoskeletal oncology; physical medicine and rehabilitation; shoulder and elbow care; spine surgery; trauma services; and sports medicine. Nurses care for patients with post-operative orthopedic needs, sports-related injuries, degenerative arthritis, complex musculoskeletal conditions and orthopedic trauma. The unit has a 4:1 patient-to-nurse ratio on day and night shifts, dedicated charge nurse support, and a collaborative multidisciplinary team. This full-time position is scheduled for nights, three 12-hour shifts per week. The Clinical Nurse provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation in accordance with nursing standards. The role promotes patient- and family-centered care, educates patients and families, contributes to safety and quality, and collaborates with the interprofessional team to develop and communicate individual plans of care. The position is safety-sensitive and requires the ability to remain alert and work safely.
Requirements
- Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Less than two years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation, in accordance with standards of nursing care.
- Promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
- Educate patients and families on managing illness or injury, post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
- Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in professional development.
- Develop, implement and document individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team and the patient, family or caregiver.
- Proactively plan and ensure communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.
- Assess and evaluate patients’ physical, psychosocial and emotional needs according to standards of care.
- Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including values and emotional, spiritual, cultural and population-specific needs.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus eligibility up to $15,000.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and legal services available on the first day of the month after hire.
- Disability insurance paid for 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
