New Graduate Nurse, January

About the Role

This application is for January - May 2027 nursing graduates only.

• Interviews will begin December 2026 - January 2027.
• You will hear from a Talent Advisor once you have applied and interviews start.
• Applicants are reached out to based on areas of interest and application date.
• For Summer 2027 Graduates, the application will open February 1, 2027.

The BJC HealthCare New Graduate Nurse Position connects students directly to the Graduate Nurse Recruitment Team, committed to helping new graduates navigate the staff nurse application process. Qualified students are eligible to receive career opportunities at St. Louis Children's Hospital and across all BJC HealthCare Hospitals and Nursing Specialties.

Participating Hospitals & Nursing Specialties

• BJC HealthCare Hospitals:
• Alton Memorial Hospital
• Barnes-Jewish Hospital
• Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital
• Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
• Christian Hospital
• Memorial Hospital Belleville
• Memorial Hospital Shiloh
• Missouri Baptist Medical Center
• Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
• Parkland Health Center
• Progress West Hospital
• St. Louis Children’s Hospital
• Nursing Specialties:
• Cardiovascular
• Behavioral Health/Psychiatric
• Critical Care
• Emergency
• Home Care
• Labor & Delivery/Women’s Health
• Medical/Surgical
• Neurosciences
• Oncology
• Operating Room

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible
• Student-Loan Repayment Eligible at Select Hospitals
• Tuition Assistance
• Nurse Residency Programs Available at Select Hospitals

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
• Uses critical thinking 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 established guidelines and standards of nursing care, promoting patient and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Evaluates patient's response and modifies the plan of care accordingly throughout the patient's stay.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Participates in professional development.
• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing

Qualifications

• This application is for January - May 2027 nursing graduates only.
• Must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

St. Louis Children's Hospital Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. It is one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, providing care in more than 50 specialty areas. The hospital offers education, wellness, and injury-prevention programs. Since its inception in 1879, St. Louis Children's has been committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children. The hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report. The hospital’s academic partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).

BJC Total Rewards

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 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.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs.