Acute Medicine Registered Nurse

BJC HealthCare; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare in Alton, IL seeks an Acute Medicine Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to adult patients in a fast-paced acute medical unit. You will perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications and treatments, monitor clinical status, and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team.

You will educate patients and families, support safe discharges, and contribute to quality and safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of adult patients in acute medicine.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Monitor patient status and respond to changes in condition.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team for efficient patient flow.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, and self-care.
• Support safe and appropriate discharges and transitions of care.

Job description

BJC HealthCare is seeking an Acute Medicine Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to adult patients in a fast-paced acute medical unit. In this role, you will perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications and treatments, monitor clinical status, and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team. You will educate patients and families, support safe discharges, and contribute to quality and safety initiatives. Join a mission-driven, research-connected health system that offers robust training, supportive leadership, and strong benefits while you advance your nursing career.