New Graduate Nurse at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

Additional Information About the RoleThe BJC HealthCare New Graduate Nurse position is available for all student nurses - regardless of graduation date - 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 Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital and across all BJC HealthCare hospitals and nursing specialties.  These include:BJC HealthCare Hospital:Alton Memorial HospitalBarnes-Jewish HospitalBarnes-Jewish St. Peters HospitalBarnes-Jewish West County HospitalChristian HospitalMemorial Hospital BellevilleMemorial Hospital ShilohMissouri Baptist Medical CenterMissouri Baptist Sullivan HospitalParkland Health CenterProgress West HospitalSt. Louis Children's HospitalNursing Specialty:CardiovascularBehavioral Health/PsychiatricCritical CareEmergencyHome CareLabor & Delivery/Women's HealthMedical/SurgicalNeurosciencesOncologyOperating RoomPediatricsAvailable Benefits:* $12,500 Sign-On Bonus* BSN Differential* Benefits Eligible* Student-Loan Repayment Eligible at Select Hospital* Tuition Assistance* Nurse Residency Programs Available at Select HospitalsDo you have questions about your options as student nurse?Connect with our Campus + University Relations Team by emailing us at CampusRecruit@bjc.org.Not sure if you're ready to apply but want to stay connected? Submit your contact information here:https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=wKqEGYN-K0qSXfg0panL1LlE75ukx-5LmRD8VJ3evvxUNU9CRlowSTRBT0FCMFhKVkVFRVpVOUwxUiQlQCN0PWcuOverviewBarnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.Preferred QualificationsRole PurposeThe 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* Educates 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 - NursingPreferred RequirementsBenefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt 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.* Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date* Disability insurance* paid for by BJC* Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC* 401(k) plan with BJC match* Tuition Assistance available on first day* BJC Institute for Learning and Development* Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts* Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time* Adoption assistanceTo learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits* Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe 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