Pain Management - Clinical Nurse

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in St. Louis is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care. The role emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and patient-centered practices. Ideal candidates will have strong assessment skills and a commitment to safety and compliance.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance paid by BJC

Pension and 403(b) plans

401(k) with BJC match

Tuition assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• No experience required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans.
• Assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs.

Skills

Patient Care

Assessment

Critical Thinking

Education

Nursing Diploma

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• 4 10-hour shifts, Monday to Thursday
• Very fast-paced environment
• Great team environment

The BJC Registered Nurse Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the preferred employer for nurses in the greater St. Louis area. It empowers nurses to work at the top of their license and advance their careers. The ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education, and service excellence, allowing staff to continue caring for patients while progressing in their careers. Moving to higher ladder levels results in a percentage pay increase aligned with the new role.

Additional Preferred Requirements

• Procedural experience, sedation experience, or post-op experience preferred

Overview

Christian Hospital has served St. Louis and surrounding areas since 1903. It is ranked No. 5 in St. Louis for clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri by U.S. News & World Report, placing it in the top 6% of hospitals in the state.

The hospital is ranked high performing in geriatrics and several common procedures and conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia, and stroke.

Northwest HealthCare, located six miles west, offers 24-hour emergency care and outpatient services. The Pain Management Center provides services for chronic pain management, including local injections and advanced interventional treatments.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

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

Responsibilities

• Promote patient and family-centered care in a healing environment. Educate patients and families on managing illness, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Engage in professional development.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans with goals in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families, ensuring communication across care continuum.
• Assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs using critical nursing skills, respecting patient preferences and barriers to involvement, including cultural and spiritual needs.
• This is a safety-sensitive position; the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safety is essential.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

Experience: No experience 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) with BJC match
• Tuition assistance available from day one
• Access to BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
• Paid Time Off including vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days
• Adoption assistance

For more information, visit www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits. Not all benefits apply to all jobs.

This description provides a general overview of the role and is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications. BJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.