Ambulatory Nurse

BJC HealthCare (New); Alton (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours per week

Day shift

Benefits eligible

Job summary

BJC Medical Group in Alton, Illinois, is seeking a full-time Ambulatory Nurse to join a growing team. The role delivers direct patient care in the ambulatory setting, collaborates with PCPs and specialists, and supports daily patient management.

The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of nursing experience, an RN license with BLS, and a nursing diploma or associate's degree. Preference is given to candidates with a BSN and ambulatory care exposure.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree required.
• RN licensure and BLS certification required.
• 2-5 years of nursing experience.
• Ambulatory/clinic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PCPs and Specialists to develop and implement care plans.
• Assess patients' physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
• Ensure protocols and patient assessments follow SOPs and compliance guidelines.
• Document patient assessments and treatments per standards.
• Provide patient education with verbal and written instructions.
• Maintains safety and alertness as this is a safety-sensitive position.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Education/communication

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Come join our team as a full-time Ambulatory Nurse with BJC Medical Group in Alton, Illinois, this is a rare opportunity to join a great team!

• 40-Hours per week
• Day Shift
• Benefit Eligible

Overview

BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with the top-ranked hospitals in the area.

Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to the world’s best medicine through caring people and integrated systems. The providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction and quality health care.

BJC Medical Group physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties and serve patients in more than 125 locations in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care to identified patients in collaboration with providers and care team to assess, develop and implement a plan of care to deliver clinically appropriate, high-quality, cost-effective care. The ambulatory RN offers oversight/guidance to clinical staff working in the clinic and helps to support providers with daily patient management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PCPs and Specialists to develop and implement care plans to maximize healthcare outcomes and facilitate wellness with periodic review and update according to department protocols.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
• Assures that clinical protocols and patient assessment guidelines are followed in accordance with standard operating procedures and compliance guidelines.
• Supports providers in appropriately documenting patient assessment and treatment protocols in accordance with compliance standards.
• Provides patient education and support, including verbal and written instructions; uses the appropriate tools and techniques to assess the patient’s and/or family’s ability to receive education; takes initiative to problem solve and demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• 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

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• - Nursing

Experience

• 5-10 years

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 Contribution401(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