Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Inpatient - Days
Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.
Job Description
About the Role
Join BJC HealthCare as a Nurse Practitioner – Orthopedic Inpatient, No Weekends/Holidays in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Prescriptive responsibilities are reviewed by collaborative physician.
- Assesses development needs of staff and develops and delivers appropriate educational programs to meet staff needs.
Requirements
- Nursing(Accredited NP Program) Experience <2 years Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications Nurse Practitioner RN Preferred Requirements Education Doctorate
- Nursing Experience 2
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
Apply to join BJC HealthCare as a Nurse Practitioner – Orthopedic Inpatient, No Weekends/Holidays.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Inpatient - Days at BJC HealthCare a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Orthopedic Surgery nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Orthopedic Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at BJC HealthCare is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Missouri.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic care, Inpatient management, Physical examinations, Diagnostic test interpretation, Wound care, Patient education, Discharge coordination, Collaborative practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner manages the comprehensive care of post-operative orthopedic patients, including physical exams and diagnostic monitoring. They collaborate with surgeons to execute treatment plans and coordinate patient discharge in a high-volume inpatient setting.
Benefits package: PTO Accrual on First Day, 401k with Employer Match, Benefits Eligible First Day of Month After Start, Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Legal Services, Disability Insurance Paid by BJC, Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution, Tuition Assistance Available on First Day, BJC Institute for Learning and Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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