Clinical Nurse Transplant

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional growth

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Missouri is seeking a Clinical Nurse in the Kidney/Liver Transplant Surgery unit for full-time night shifts. Join a high-acuity transplant team providing comprehensive perioperative care and postoperative support.

The role offers a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 and extensive transplant-specific orientation, with opportunities to advance in a Magnet-recognized program and collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and dietitians.

Qualifications

• Nursing program completion and licensure within 90 days.
• Graduate nurse welcome; licensure required within 90 days.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
• Educates patients and their families on illness management, home care needs and medications.
• Uses nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
• Develops and implements care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Evaluates patient response and modifies plan during the stay.
• Participates in patient safety, quality and regulatory activities.

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Nursing

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Clinical Nurse (16400)

Kidney/Liver Transplant Surgery

Schedule: Full-Time, Nights
Shift: Three 12-hour shifts per week
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000

Make a Difference in Transplant Care

Join a highly specialized surgical unit dedicated to caring for patients undergoing complex transplant and hepatobiliary procedures. As a Clinical Nurse, you will play a critical role in supporting patients through life‑changing treatments while working alongside a collaborative team of experts in transplant medicine and surgery.

As part of a nationally recognized transplant program performing more than 250 kidney transplants annually, you'll gain valuable experience in a high‑acuity, fast‑paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive transplant‑specific orientation
• Critical care training provided
• Nurse Residency Program for new graduates
• Stable leadership and supportive team culture
• Collaboration with physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers, and spiritual care providers
• Opportunities for professional growth in a highly specialized field

This is an excellent opportunity for nurses seeking advanced clinical experience, structured training, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of transplant patients.

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full‑time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

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

*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