Registered Nurse; RN; Orthopedics

BJC Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Orthopedics for a nursing job in Valley Park, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:
Orthopedics

Discipline: RN

Duration:
Ongoing

Employment Type:

Staff

Additional Information About the Role Graduate Nurse – Orthopedic Surgery Unit

Schedule:

Full-Time Nights, 3 x 12-hour shifts per week

Sign-On Bonus Eligible up to $7,500GN Orientation up to 12 weeks along with participation in our Nurse Resideny Program

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse to join our highly regarded Orthopedic Unit (17500), a 23-bed specialized care center recognized for excellence in orthopedic care and innovation. Ranked among the nation's top hospitals for Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report, our team delivers advanced, patient-centered care using the latest techniques in limb salvage, minimally invasive procedures, complex deformity correction, trauma intervention, and surgical repair.

Our orthopedic program provides specialized care across a wide range of services, including:

• Foot, ankle, and lower leg care
• Hand and wrist surgery
• Joint preservation, resurfacing, and replacement
• Musculoskeletal oncology
• Physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Shoulder and elbow care
• Spine surgery
• Trauma services
• Sports medicine

As an orthopedic nurse, you'll gain exposure to a diverse patient population and a variety of complex cases, creating endless opportunities for professional growth and clinical development.

• 4:1 patient-to-nurse ratio on both day and night shifts
• Dedicated charge nurse support
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
• Partnership with physicians, advanced practice nurses, case managers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and enterostomal therapists
• Strong focus on teamwork, patient outcomes, and professional development

Our unit is known for its exceptional team culture and employee engagement. Under strong leadership, the Orthopedic Unit has become a highly sought-after destination for new graduate nurses, internal transfers, and experienced external candidates alike. Team members value the supportive environment, opportunities for growth, and commitment to staff well-being.

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.

• 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
  - Nursing Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
  - Nursing

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and…