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Trauma Unit (6400 & 6500)
Barnes-Jewish Hospital | Full-Time | Nights
Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week Sign-On Bonus: up to $15,000
Join Missouri's Leading Level I Trauma Center
The Trauma Department at Barnes-Jewish Hospital is the busiest Level I Trauma Center in Missouri, caring for more than 14,500 trauma patients annually. Nationally recognized for excellence in trauma care, our multidisciplinary team delivers compassionate, high-quality care to patients with some of the most complex and critical injuries.
About Units 6400 & 6500: Units 6400 and 6500 are combined Trauma, Geriatric Trauma, and Acute Care Surgery nursing divisions with a total capacity of 63 beds. Nurses on these units develop specialized expertise while caring for a diverse patient population with traumatic injuries and acute surgical conditions.
Patient Populations Include:
Motor vehicle accident injuries
Gunshot and stab wounds
Traumatic amputations
Fall-related injuries
Spinal cord injuries
Traumatic brain injuries
In addition to trauma patients, nurses provide care for acute care surgery patients admitted through the Emergency Department.
Professional Growth Opportunities: The Trauma Units provide an exceptional foundation for advancing your nursing career. Nurses frequently transition into advanced clinical and leadership roles, including:
Emergency Department (ED)
Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU)
Nursing Leadership and Management
Our Team Culture: Our nursing team is known for its supportive, collaborative environment where every team member is valued.
What You Can Expect:
A welcoming atmosphere for new graduates
Strong mentorship and support through our Nurse Residency Program
A close-knit, family-oriented team culture
Collaborative, teamwork-driven patient care
A shared commitment to excellence and helping one another succeed
If you're passionate about trauma and acute care nursing and want to build your career in a fast-paced, highly respected clinical environment, we encourage you to apply today.
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.
The Surgical Services Department provides pre-op and post-op inpatient care to those patients undergoing specialty surgical procedures in the areas of abdominal solid organ transplant, vascular surgery, hepatobiliary, trauma, ear-nose and throat, orthopedic, colo-rectal, urology and other general surgical procedures. Inpatient care in this department focuses on pre-op needs, post-op care and treatment after phase I recovery through discharge from an inpatient nursing division. The department's surgical observation unit and ICU provide intensive care and treatment to those post-op or post-traumatic patients whose condition requires treatment at this level.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
The 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
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.
Uses critical nursing 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.
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.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Nursing Diploma/Associate's
- Nursing
Experience
No Experience
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Preferred Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree
- Nursing
Benefits and Legal Statement
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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
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