Clinical Nurse Orthopedics

BJC HealthCare; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is seeking a Graduate Nurse to join the Orthopedic Unit. This role focuses on direct patient care across a 23-bed unit, with a 4:1 patient-to-nurse ratio on day and night shifts and strong collaboration with physicians, nurses, and therapists.

The Graduate Nurse will complete licensure within 90 days of graduation and participate in professional development, with opportunities for growth in a nationally recognized orthopedic program.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate's degree required.
• Must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
• Assesses and evaluates patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
• Develops and implements plans of care with the healthcare team.
• Evaluates and adjusts care plan as patient stays.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety and professional development.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Schedule: Full-Time Nights, 3 x 12-hour shifts per week
Sign-On Bonus Eligible up to $15,000

Join a Nationally Recognized Orthopedic Team

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse to join our highly regarded Orthopedic Unit (17500), a 23-bed specialized care center recognized for excellence in orthopedic care and innovation.

Ranked among the nation's top hospitals for Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report, our team delivers advanced, patient-centered care using the latest techniques in limb salvage, minimally invasive procedures, complex deformity correction, trauma intervention, and surgical repair.

About the Orthopedic Unit

Our orthopedic program provides specialized care across a wide range of services, including:

• 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
• Sports medicine

As an orthopedic nurse, you'll gain exposure to a diverse patient population and a variety of complex cases, creating endless opportunities for professional growth and clinical development.

What Makes Our Unit Unique

• 4:1 patient-to-nurse ratio on both day and night shifts
• Dedicated charge nurse support
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
• Partnership with physicians, advanced practice nurses, case managers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and enterostomal therapists
• Strong focus on teamwork, patient outcomes, and professional development

Patient Population

You'll care for a diverse group of patients, including those with:

• Post-operative orthopedic needs
• Sports-related injuries
• Degenerative arthritis
• Complex musculoskeletal conditions
• Orthopedic trauma

A Positive and Supportive Culture

Our unit is known for its exceptional team culture and employee engagement. Under strong leadership, the Orthopedic Unit has become a highly sought-after destination for new graduate nurses, internal transfers, and experienced external candidates alike. Team members value the supportive environment, opportunities for growth, and commitment to staff well-being.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

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.

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.
• Uses critical nursing 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 healthcare team in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's
• Nursing

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Nursing

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

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.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, 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

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

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