Graduate Nurse Orthopedics

BJC Healthcare; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $7,500

Job summary

BJC HealthCare in Richmond, VA is seeking a Graduate Nurse to provide direct patient care in the Orthopedics unit (23 bed) on a full-time night shift.

You will perform assessments, plan care, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver safe, high-quality care. Licensure must be obtained within 90 days of graduation.

A sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Must obtain Nursing license within 90 days of graduation.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred for advanced opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
• Educates patients and families on illness/injury management and post-treatment home care.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate patient needs.
• Develops and implements care plans with the healthcare team.
• Evaluates patient response and updates the care plan as needed.
• Participates in patient safety, quality, and regulatory activities.
• Engages in professional development.

Skills

Patient care

Education to patients

Critical nursing skills

Care planning

Patient safety

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Orthopedics (7300/7400) 23 bed unit is a care center that utilizes state-of-the-art techniques in limb salvage, minimally invasive options for injuries, advanced surgical repair to correct complex deformities, and highly specialized surgical intervention for traumaFull time; 3-12sNight shiftup to $7,500 Sign-on Bonus eligibleBSN preferred

Overview

Preferred QualificationsRole PurposeThe 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

EducationNursing Diploma/Associate's- Nursing

Experience

No ExperienceSupervisor ExperienceNo Experience

Preferred Requirements

EducationBachelor'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 assistanceTo learn more, go to our

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