New Graduate

New Graduate Nurse

The BJC Health Care New Graduate Nurse position is available for all student nurses and will connect students directly to our Graduate Nurse recruitment team who is committed to helping new graduates navigate the Staff Nurse application process. Qualified students who apply to this position are eligible to receive career opportunities at Missouri Baptist Medical Center and across all BJC Health Care hospitals and nursing specialties.

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St.

Louis Children's Hospital.

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.

Responsibilities include educating patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury including post treatment home care needs and medication administration. Uses critical thinking 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.

Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. 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.

BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements:

Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing

Benefits and Legal Statement: BJC Total Rewards provides comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date. Disability insurance paid for by BJC, annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution, 401(k) plan with BJC match, tuition assistance, BJC Institute for Learning and Development, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, paid time off benefit, adoption assistance.