Clinical Nurse Orthopedics

Additional Information About the Role

Clinical Nurse – Orthopedic Unit (Full-Time Nights) Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Schedule:

Full-Time Nights, 3 x 12-hour shifts per week

Sign-On Bonus Eligible up to $15,000 Join a Nationally Recognized Orthopedic Team

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.

Ranked among the nations top hospitals for Orthopedics by

U.S. News & World Report

, 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.

About the Orthopedic Unit

Our orthopedic program provides specialized care across a wide range of services, including:

Foot, ankle, and lower leg care

Hand and wrist surgery

Joint preservation, resurfacing, and replacement

Musculoskeletal oncology

Physical medicine and rehabilitation

Shoulder and elbow care

Spine surgery

Trauma services

Sports medicine

As an orthopedic nurse, youll gain exposure to a diverse patient population and a variety of complex cases, creating endless opportunities for professional growth and clinical development.

What Makes Our Unit Unique 4:1 patient-to-nurse ratio

on both day and night shifts

Dedicated charge nurse support

Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment

Partnership with physicians, advanced practice nurses, case managers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and enterostomal therapists

Strong focus on teamwork, patient outcomes, and professional development

Patient Population

Youll care for a diverse group of patients, including those with:

Post-operative orthopedic needs

Sports-related injuries

Degenerative arthritis

Complex musculoskeletal conditions

Orthopedic trauma

A Positive and Supportive Culture

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.

If youre looking to build your orthopedic nursing career within a nationally recognized program, we encourage you to apply and become part of our outstanding team.

Overview

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/Associates

- Nursing

Experience

No Experience

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

Bachelors 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

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. *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