Graduate Nurse

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 is the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. 163

PCU is a 19-bed surgical progressive care unit serving acutely ill surgical patients requiring a higher level of nursing care and monitoring.

Clinical Nurse | 16300 Surgical Progressive/Intermediate Care Unit (PCU) — Full-Time | Days & Nights Available. New Graduates and Experienced RNs Welcome. Sign-On Bonus Up to $15,000.

Care for a unique and complex surgical patient population with opportunities to build advanced clinical skills and prepare for future ICU/critical care advancement. This unit emphasizes strong teamwork and a supportive environment for both experienced nurses and new graduates.

• 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 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
• Experience:
  
  No Experience
• Supervisor
  
  Experience:
  
  No Experience

• Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

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 health system in the state of Missouri.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid by the employer
• Annual 4% automatic retirement contribution
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Tuition assistance available on first day
• Learning and development resources
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off across vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

EEO Notice The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications. Equal Opportunity Employer.