Clinical Nurse- emergency room- Part time

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc.; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and skilled nurse to provide direct patient care in a dynamic environment. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, planning, and implementing care for patients of all ages, while collaborating with a dedicated interprofessional team. With a commitment to patient and family-centered care, you will educate patients on managing their health and ensure safety and compliance in a healing environment. This position offers comprehensive benefits from day one, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance, making it an excellent opportunity for both personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Direct patient care including assessment, planning, and evaluation.
• Collaborates with interprofessional teams to develop care plans.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient-centered care and educates families on care management.
• Engages in activities promoting patient safety and quality compliance.

Skills

Patient Care

Assessment Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

1. Night Shift
2. 4-week rotating pattern, including the following shifts:

• Wednesday, Thursday
• Wednesday, Thursday
• Thursday, Friday
• Monday, Tuesday

Overview

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift from the Smith family, Alton Memorial is now a full-service acute care hospital offering inpatient and outpatient services such as surgery, medical imaging, heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, and ambulance services.

The emergency department (ED) provides care to patients of all ages, from neonates to geriatrics, handling cases from minor injuries to cardio-pulmonary arrests. The ED uses a 5-tier triage system to prioritize patients based on severity, and it is the only hospital-based ambulance service in the region.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the standards of nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family-centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and families on managing their illness or injury, including post-treatment home care and medication administration.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Engages in professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with clear goals, collaborating with the interprofessional team, patient, family, or caregiver, following established standards.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, and cultural backgrounds.
• This position is safety-sensitive; the ability to work alertly and safely at all times is essential.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

Experience

• No prior experience required

Supervisor Experience

• Not required

Licenses & Certifications

• RN license

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Experience

• Less than 2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

We are committed to providing benefits that support your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being, including:

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services starting the first day after hire
• Disability insurance paid by BJC
• Pension and 403(b) plans funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition assistance from day one
• Access to BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
• Paid Time Off covering vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days
• Adoption assistance

For more information, visit www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits.

*Benefits may vary depending on the role.

This description provides a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for this position and is not exhaustive. BJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.