Nurse 64/6500 Trauma

BJC HealthCare; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is seeking a Graduate Nurse for the Trauma Unit (6400 & 6500) at the level of bedside care. The role supports patients with traumatic injuries and acute surgical conditions, working within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include patient education, care planning, and continuous assessment to ensure high-quality, safe care. This full-time night position offers mentorship through the Nurse Residency Program and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate's degree required.
• No prior experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

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.

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Trauma Unit (6400 & 6500)

Barnes-Jewish Hospital | Full-Time | Nights

Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week

Sign-On Bonus: up to $15,000

Join Missouri's Leading Level I Trauma Center

The Trauma Department at Barnes-Jewish Hospital is the busiest Level I Trauma Center in Missouri, caring for more than 14,500 trauma patients annually. Nationally recognized for excellence in trauma care, our multidisciplinary team delivers compassionate, high-quality care to patients with some of the most complex and critical injuries.

About Units 6400 & 6500:

Units 6400 and 6500 are combined Trauma, Geriatric Trauma, and Acute Care Surgery nursing divisions with a total capacity of 63 beds. Nurses on these units develop specialized expertise while caring for a diverse patient population with traumatic injuries and acute surgical conditions.

Patient Populations Include:

• Motor vehicle accident injuries
• Gunshot and stab wounds
• Traumatic amputations
• Fall-related injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries

In addition to trauma patients, nurses provide care for acute care surgery patients admitted through the Emergency Department.

Professional Growth Opportunities:

The Trauma Units provide an exceptional foundation for advancing your nursing career. Nurses frequently transition into advanced clinical and leadership roles, including:

• Emergency Department (ED)
• Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
• Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU)
• Nursing Leadership and Management

Our Team Culture:

Our nursing team is known for its supportive, collaborative environment where every team member is valued.

What You Can Expect:

• A welcoming atmosphere for new graduates
• Strong mentorship and support through our Nurse Residency Program
• A close-knit, family-oriented team culture
• Collaborative, teamwork-driven patient care
• A shared commitment to excellence and helping one another succeed

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.

The Surgical Services Department provides pre-op and post-op inpatient care to those patients undergoing specialty surgical procedures in the areas of abdominal solid organ transplant, vascular surgery, hepatobiliary, trauma, ear-nose and throat, orthopedic, colo-rectal, urology and other general surgical procedures. Inpatient care in this department focuses on pre-op needs, post-op care and treatment after phase I recovery through discharge from an inpatient nursing division. The department's surgical observation unit and ICU provide intensive care and treatment to those post-op or post-traumatic patients whose condition requires treatment at this level.

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