Clinical Nurse- General Medicine PRN

BJC HealthCare; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated nursing professionals to provide exceptional patient care. This role emphasizes direct patient care activities, including assessment, diagnosis, and care planning, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of service in a supportive environment. As part of a collaborative healthcare team, you will educate patients and their families on managing illnesses and promote safety and quality compliance. With a commitment to employee well-being, this organization offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work culture, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance paid for by BJC

Pension Plan/403(b) Plan funded by BJC

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance available

Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off benefit

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness is essential.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
• Develops and implements individual plans of care in collaboration with healthcare team.

Skills

Patient Care

Assessment Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Healthcare Software

Job description

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 to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

The Medical Care Unit (MCU) is a 34 Private Room floor located on the 3rd floor of the New Duncan Wing. General medical care includes, but is not limited to, the following disorders: Gastrointestinal, Respiratory, Renal, Neurological, Dermatologic infections.

Role Purpose

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

Responsibilities

1. Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration.
2. Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
3. 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.
4. Evaluates patient's response and modifies plan of care accordingly throughout the patient's stay.
5. Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.
6. 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

1. Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Experience

1. No Experience

Supervisor Experience

1. No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

1. RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

1. Bachelor's Degree

Experience

1. <2 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, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(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 www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*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