Clinical Nurse PRN Orthopedics

Confidential; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

Qualifications

• RN license required (or active RN license)
• No professional experience required for this role
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred for the role

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on the Orthopedic Unit according to nursing standards.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care with a focus on safety and quality.
• Educate patients and families on post-treatment home care and medication administration.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional team to ensure continuity of care across shifts.

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Clinical Nurse – Orthopedic Unit (Full-Time Nights)Barnes-Jewish HospitalSchedule:

Full-Time Nights, 3 x 12-hour shifts per weekSign-On Bonus Eligible up to $15,000Join 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 careHand and wrist surgeryJoint preservation, resurfacing, and replacementMusculoskeletal oncologyPhysical medicine and rehabilitationShoulder and elbow careSpine surgeryTrauma servicesSports 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 shiftsDedicated charge nurse supportCollaborative, multidisciplinary team environmentPartnership with physicians, advanced practice nurses, case managers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and enterostomal therapistsStrong 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 needsSports-related injuriesDegenerative arthritisComplex musculoskeletal conditionsOrthopedic 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.

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 RequirementsEducationNursing Diploma/Associate's- NursingExperienceNo ExperienceSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsRNPreferred RequirementsEducationBachelor's Degree- Nursing

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total RewardsAt 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 dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistance

Benefits Summary

.*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe 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