Orthopedic Registered Nurse

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare in St. Louis seeks a Clinical Nurse Orthopedics to care for post-surgical and medically complex orthopedic patients.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, manage pain, administer medications, and support safe mobility using evidence-based protocols. You will collaborate with physicians, therapists, and case managers to coordinate discharges and educate patients and families on recovery.

Qualifications

• Provides comprehensive nursing assessments for orthopedic patients.
• Manages pain and administers medications per protocol.
• Supports safe mobility and uses evidence-based care protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments for orthopedic patients.
• Manage pain and administer medications.
• Support safe mobility and rehabilitation efforts.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and case managers to coordinate discharges.
• Educate patients and families on recovery and home care.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Pain management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

BJC HealthCare seeks a Clinical Nurse Orthopedics to provide expert care to post-surgical and medically complex orthopedic patients in our St. Louis hospital. In this role, you will perform comprehensive assessments, manage pain, administer medications, and support safe mobility, using evidence-based protocols. You’ll collaborate with physicians, therapists, and case managers to coordinate discharges and educate patients and families on recovery. Join a mission-driven, patient-focused, and inclusive team that offers robust training, specialty development, and strong benefits in a leading, research-connected health system.