Ortho Spinal Surgery Clinical Nurse - BJC HealthCare
Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Additional Information About the Role 3 12-Hour Shifts Night
Shift Benefits Package Up to a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus Available
(external applicants) $5,000 Relocation Assistance 32 bed unit -
elective surgeries (joints, knee, hip, spine, back) BJC Career
Ladder: The BJC Registered Nurse Career Ladder differentiates BJC
as the place for nurses to work in the greater St. Louis area. This
is a tool to empower nurses to work at the top of their license and
own their career progression. The BJC RN Career Ladder promotes
professional development, leadership, collaboration, education and
service excellence and gives staff the opportunity to continue
doing what they do best - caring for patients - while having the
opportunity to advance to the next step in their career. Moves to
higher ladder levels will result in a percentage increase of
current pay that aligns with the new job description. Overview
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. Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St.
Louis County to be named a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the
highest credential a health care organization can receive for
nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has
been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals
nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the
hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area. Orthopedic/Neuro Spine and
Acute Rehabilitation at Missouri Baptist offers a 34-bed unit for
patients undergoing joint replacements, back surgeries and other
orthopedic procedures with. Included in this nursing area is a
10-bed Rehabilitation Unit whichprovides services between acute and
long-term care. The patient care team researches patient lifestyle,
function and mobility, and customizes care plans to return patients
to their home setting. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose
Provides direct patient care activities including assessment,
diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the
guidelines of the standards of nursing care. Responsibilities
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. Participates in activities that promote patient
safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in
professional development. Develops, implements, and documents
individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with
other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or
caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and
standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures
communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.
Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical,
psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care.
Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care,
including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and
population-specific needs. 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. Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned Minimum
Requirements Education Nursing Diploma/Associate's-Nursing
Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience
Licenses & Certifications RN Preferred Requirements Education
Bachelor's Degree-Nursing Experience
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