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Clinical Nurse - Neonatal ICU

13 days ago by BJC Healthcare
  • Salary negotiable
  • St Louis, MO, US
  • Full-time
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Full-time Clinical Nurse role in the Neonatal ICU at St. Louis Children’s Hospital (BJC Healthcare), providing direct patient care and family-centered education in a nationally renowned newborn-care setting. You’ll work 36 hours/week on 12-hour shifts (day/night rotation or straight nights) with weekend/holiday rotation, with structured progression via the BJC RN Career Ladder. Standout perk: comprehensive benefits plus tuition assistance from day one and an automatic 4% retirement contribution.

Key skills
Registered Nurse (RN) licensureNeonatal ICU (NICU) care (Level III/IV exposure noted)Acute care nursingPatient assessment and evaluationCare planning and documentationPatient and family education (post-treatment/home care, medication administration)Interprofessional team collaborationPatient safety, quality and regulatory compliance
Salary not listed — comparable St. Louis, MO NICU RN roles often pay roughly $30–$45/hour base (about $56k–$84k annually) depending on experience, shift differentials, and credentials.
You'll thrive here if you’re a safety-focused RN who enjoys fast-paced acute care, collaborating closely with an interprofessional team, and supporting families through complex newborn care while developing your career through a formal ladder program.
Why apply
  • BJC RN Career Ladder progression
  • Tuition assistance from day one
  • Automatic 4% retirement contribution
Additional Information About the Role St. Louis Children’s Hospital is nationally renowned for its exceptional newborn care, combining leading medical practices with a commitment to caring for the whole family. Job Details: Benefits Eligible Full Time, 36 Hours per Week 12 Hour Shifts, Day Night Rotate or Straight Nights Weekend & Holiday Rotation as Required by Department September 2026 start for RNs without Level III or Level IV NICU experience BJC RN Career Ladder Information: The BJC Registered Nurse 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 1 year RN experience in acute care

Overview St. Louis Children’s Hospital

is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.” Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, 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 in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician 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).

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

Reference: 22598_2657734178·Original posting
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