Clinical Nurse GI GU
Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: January 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Additional Information About the Role We are a 38 bed surgical
unit with the goal of providing excellent care to all of our
patients. Working on this unit RNs have the ability to work side by
side with some of the most innovative surgeons in the region. BJC’s
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery is ranked 20 by US News. We care for
a diverse population of patients needing Colorectal and Urology
surgery. Patient ages range from teenagers to over 90 years old. We
are leaders in providing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)
care. Many of our patients are very high acuity and have multiple
co-morbidities. 6900 is an excellent place to increase your
knowledge and develop your skills. What We Have to Offer • A
knowledgeable staff willing to help you with your learning process
during orientation and beyond • 8-10 week clinical orientation
period which will be individualized to your learning needs;
bi-weekly progress meetings • Surgical Services Fellowship Program
to help you develop into a top-notch RN • A learning environment to
help you grow in knowledge, skills and confidence • Nurse Residency
Program • Patient and family education opportunities • Participate
in research and Evidence Based Practice initiatives • Magnet
Hospital Overview Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University
Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as
one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic
faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of
Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows
and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in
nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital
in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center. GI/GU Service is consistently ranked
in the top 20 in the nation by U.S. News & World Reports. We care
for a diverse population of patients needing colorectal and urology
surgery. We are leaders in providing Enhanced Recovery After
Surgery (ERAS) care. Our surgeons are leading the way in refining
surgical procedures and non-operative techniques, to reduce pain,
complications, and to improve outcomes. We are a 38 bed surgical
unit with a goal of providing excellent care to all of our
patients. Our average nurse to patient ratio is 1:4. We offer a
knowledgeable staff willing to assist you with your learning
process during orientation and beyond, and a learning environment
to help you grow in knowledge, skills, and confidence. 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. 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 - Benefits and
Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards 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. - Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, 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 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 assistance To learn more, go
to our Benefits Summary. *Not all benefits apply to all jobs 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
Keywords: BJC HealthCare, Saint Peters , Clinical Nurse GI GU, Healthcare , Saint Louis, Missouri
