Graduate Nurse Medical Unit

BJC HealthCare • Creve Coeur, MO

10d

About The Position

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital provides specialized surgical and medical services in a patient-centered setting. Medicine - 1 West cares for patients with a broad range of clinical conditions, including heart failure, pneumonia, gastrointestinal conditions, infectious diseases, and asthma. The unit provides advanced training and works with a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, nurses, patient care technicians, a case manager, social worker, physical therapist, dietitian, and pharmacist.

The Graduate Nurse provides direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with nursing care standards. The nurse must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation from an accredited nursing school to remain employed in a health services organization in Missouri.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• No experience required.
• No supervisor experience required.
• Obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation from an accredited school of nursing to remain employed in a health services organization in Missouri.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Educate patients and families on managing illness or injury, including post-treatment home care and medication administration.
• Assess and evaluate patients’ physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs using critical nursing skills.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care with the healthcare team in accordance with established guidelines and standards.
• Evaluate patients’ responses and modify plans of care throughout their stay.
• Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in professional development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree