Clinical Nurse Med Surg

Company: BJC
Location: Saint Peters
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

Clinical Nurse Med Surg at BJC summary: The Clinical Nurse in the Medical-Surgical unit provides direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. They promote patient and family-centered care, educate on disease management and post-treatment care, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and communicate individualized care plans. This role requires maintaining patient safety, regulatory compliance, and professional development within a hospital setting. Additional Information About the Role • 41 Bed Med Surg Unit • Full time Position • Night Shift • Benefits Eligible • Sign on bonus Eligible • The BJC RN 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 Additional Preferred Requirements Overview Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital proudly serves the health care needs of families in St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties. The 102-bed community hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services including the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, the Breast Health and Women’s Center, the Cardiology Center, the Neurosurgery Center and the Outpatient Surgery and Endoscopy Center. Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is an Accredited Chest Pain Center and carries a Level II stroke certification. Additionally, the hospital’s medical office building houses offices for specialists in primary care, cardiology, obstetrics, dermatology, surgery and pulmonology. Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital also offers outpatient services including physical therapy, a sleep lab, and cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation. At Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, every decision is made in the best interest of patients and families. The medical/Surgical unit cares for a variety of patients utilizing relationship based care philosophy. 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 • <2 years 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: Clinical Nurse, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Patient Care, Nursing Assessment, Care Planning, Patient Education, Family-Centered Care, Healthcare Compliance, Interprofessional Collaboration, Hospital Nursing

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