Ortho Spinal Surgery Clinical Nurse - (Day or Night) Part-Time

BJC HealthCare; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in the St. Louis area is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join their team. This role emphasizes direct patient care, where you'll assess, plan, and implement care strategies tailored to individual needs. With a focus on patient and family-centered approaches, you will educate and support families through their healthcare journey. The organization offers a robust career ladder for professional growth, along with comprehensive benefits that support your well-being from day one. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance paid by BJC

Pension and 403(b) plans

401(k) match

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Developing and documenting individualized care plans with clear goals.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient-centered care and educates families on managing illness.
• Engages in professional development and ensures regulatory compliance.

Skills

Patient Care

Assessment Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Nursing Diploma

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• 1 - 12 hour shift (Day or Night)
• Every 3rd Weekend & Every 3rd Holiday
• Modified Self-Scheduling in 6-week periods

BJC Career Ladder

• The BJC Registered Nurse Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place for nurses to work in the greater St. Louis area.
• This is a tool to empower nurses to work at the top of their license and own their career progression.
• The BJC RN Career Ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education, and service excellence, providing staff the opportunity to continue caring for patients while advancing their careers.
• Advancement to higher ladder levels includes a pay increase aligned with the new responsibilities.

Overview

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers comprehensive medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer treatment, women's health, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound, and pain management services. The hospital features a 24-hour adult emergency department and a pediatric emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet hospital by the ANCC, recognizing nursing excellence and quality patient care. U.S. News & World Report ranked it #2 in the St. Louis metro area.

The Orthopedic/Neuro Spine and Acute Rehabilitation unit has 34 beds for patients undergoing joint replacements, back surgeries, and other orthopedic procedures, including a 10-bed Rehabilitation Unit that provides services bridging acute and long-term care. Care plans are tailored to patient lifestyle, function, and mobility, aiming to return patients to their home setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family-centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and families on managing illness or injury, post-treatment home care, and medication administration.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Engages in professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with clear goals, collaborating with the healthcare team, patients, and families, ensuring effective communication across care settings.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient values, cultural, spiritual, and population-specific factors.
• This position is safety-sensitive; the ability to work alertly and safely is essential.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

Experience

• None required

Supervisor Experience

• None required

Licenses & Certifications

• RN license

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Experience

• Less than 2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

We offer benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services starting the first day after hire
• Disability insurance paid by BJC
• Pension and 403(b) plans funded by BJC
• 401(k) match
• Tuition Assistance from day one
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Paid Time Off covering vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
• Adoption assistance

Learn more at www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*Benefits may vary by position

This description provides a general overview of the role and is not exhaustive. Equal Opportunity Employer.