BJC HealthCare·Des Peres, Missouri
The Graduate Nurse provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. They educate patients and their families on managing illnesses and collaborate with the healthcare team to develop care plans.
The New Graduate Nurse position at Missouri Baptist Medical Center is available for all student nurses graduating in 2026 or earlier with their ADN, BSN or MSN, and going into their first RN role.
This will connect students directly to our Graduate Nurse recruitment team, who is committed to helping new graduates navigate the Staff Nurse application process.
Available units will be listed on the application and you'll be able to select units of interest when you apply.
Only available units will be listed.
Some units fill quickly so apply early.
Qualified students who apply to this position are eligible to receive career opportunities at Missouri Baptist Medical Center and across all BJC HealthCare hospitals and nursing specialties.
These include: BJC HealthCare Hospital: 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
Critical Care Medical/Surgical Neurosciences Oncology Orthopedics
Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St.
Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services.
The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St.
Louis Children’s Hospital.
Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St.
Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care.
This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide.
Additionally, U.S.
News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St.
Louis metro area.
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.
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 the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. 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. 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 Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing Preferred Requirements
Benefits: and Legal Statement
A Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree in Nursing is required. Candidates must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation from an accredited nursing program to remain employed.
Market context
Missouri nursing employers often seek licensed practical nurses for settings where dependable bedside care and clear communication matter. These roles can be competitive because candidates need an active Missouri LPN license, accredited training, and the ability to stay composed under pressure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to patient-care experience.