Clinical Nurse Orthopedics

< strong> Additional Information About the Role< /strong> < br> < br> < div> < div> < p style="margin: 0; "> < strong> Schedule: < /strong> Full-Time Nights, 3 x 12-hour shifts per week< br /> < strong> Sign-On Bonus Eligible up to $15, 000< /strong> < /p> < h2> Join a Nationally Recognized Orthopedic Team< /h2> < p style="margin: 0; "> 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.< /p> < p style="margin: 0; "> Ranked among the nation's top hospitals for Orthopedics by < strong> U.S. News & World Report< /strong> , 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.< /p> < h2> About the Orthopedic Unit< /h2> < p style="margin: 0; "> Our orthopedic program provides specialized care across a wide range of services, including: < /p> < ul> < li> Foot, ankle, and lower leg care< /li> < li> Hand and wrist surgery< /li> < li> Joint preservation, resurfacing, and replacement< /li> < li> Musculoskeletal oncology< /li> < li> Physical medicine and rehabilitation< /li> < li> Shoulder and elbow care< /li> < li> Spine surgery< /li> < li> Trauma services< /li> < li> Sports medicine< /li> < /ul> < p style="margin: 0; "> 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.< /p> < h2> What Makes Our Unit Unique< /h2> < ul> < li> < strong> 4: 1 patient-to-nurse ratio< /strong> on both day and night shifts< /li> < li> Dedicated charge nurse support< /li> < li> Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment< /li> < li> Partnership with physicians, advanced practice nurses, case managers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and enterostomal therapists< /li> < li> Strong focus on teamwork, patient outcomes, and professional development< /li> < /ul> < h2> Patient Population< /h2> < p style="margin: 0; "> You'll care for a diverse group of patients, including those with: < /p> < ul> < li> Post-operative orthopedic needs< /li> < li> Sports-related injuries< /li> < li> Degenerative arthritis< /li> < li> Complex musculoskeletal conditions< /li> < li> Orthopedic trauma< /li> < /ul> < h2> A Positive and Supportive Culture< /h2> < p style="margin: 0; "> 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.< /p> < p style="margin: 0; "> < strong> If you're looking to build your orthopedic nursing career within a nationally recognized program, we encourage you to apply and become part of our outstanding team.< /strong> < /p> < /div> < /div> < p style="margin: 0; "> < /p> < br> < strong> Overview< /Strong> < br> < br> < p> < br> < strong> Preferred Qualifications< /Strong> < br> < br> < p> < span style='font-size: 12px; '> < strong> Role Purpose< /strong> < /span> < /p> < p style= text-align: justify> 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.< /p> < p> < /p> < p> < span style='font-size: 12px; '> < strong> Responsibilities< /strong> < /span> < /p> < li> 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.< /li> < li> Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.< /li> < li> 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.< /li> < li> Evaluates patient's response and modifies plan of care accordingly throughout the patient's stay.< /li> < li> Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.< /li> < p> < span style='font-size: 12px; '> < strong> Minimum Requirements< /strong> < /span> < /p> < p> < span style='font-size: 12px; '> < strong> Education< /strong> < /span> < /p> < li> Nursing Diploma/Associate's< /li> - Nursing< p> < span style='font-size: 12px; '> < strong> Experience< /strong> < /span> < /p> < li> No Experience< /li> < p> < span style='font-size: 12px; '> < strong> Supervisor Experience< /strong> < /span> < /p> < li> No Experience< /li> < p> < span style='font-size: 12px; '> < strong> Preferred Requirements< /strong> < /span> < /p> < p> < span style='font-size: 12px; '> < strong> Education< /strong> < /span> < /p> < li> Bachelor's Degree< /li> - Nursing < br> < strong> Benefits and Legal Statement< /Strong> < br> < br> < p> < span style='font-size: 12px; '> < strong> BJC Total Rewards< /strong> < /span> < /p> < p> < span style='font-size: 12px; '> At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.< /span> < /p> < ul> < li> < span style='font-size: 12px; '> Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date< /span> < /li> < li> < span style='font-size: 12px; '> Disability insurance* paid for by BJC< /span> < /li> < li> < span style='font-size: 12px; '> Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution< /span> < /li> < li> < span style='font-size: 12px; '> 401(k) plan with BJC match< /span> < /li> < li> < span style='font-size: 12px; '> Tuition Assistance available on first day< /span> < /li> < li> < span style='font-size: 12px; '> BJC Institute for Learning and Development< /span> < /li> < li> < span style='font-size: 12px; '> Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts< /span> < /li> < li> < span style='font-size: 12px; '> Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time< /span> < /li> < li> < span style='font-size: 12px; '> Adoption assistance< /span> < /li> < /ul> < p> < span style='font-size: 12px; '> < strong> To learn more, go to our < /strong> < /span> < a href='https: //assets.jibecdn.com/prod/bjc/0.0.331/assets/2026%20Benefits%20Summary_Final.pdf' target='_blank'> < span style='font-size: 12px; '> < strong> Benefits Summary< /strong> < /span> < /a> < span style='font-size: 12px; '> < strong> .< /strong> < /span> < /p> < p> < span style='font-size: 12px; '> *Not all benefits apply to all jobs< /span> < /p> < p> < span style='font-size: 12px; '> The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer< /span> < /p>