Clinical Nurse- Surgical

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance paid by BJC

Pension Plan funded by BJC

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance available

Paid Time Off benefit

Adoption assistance

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated nursing professionals to join their Surgical Care Unit. In this role, you will provide direct patient care, assess and evaluate patient needs, and develop individualized care plans. The position emphasizes patient and family-centered care, ensuring a healing environment while promoting safety and quality. With a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient recovery and well-being. Join a team committed to excellence and enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and tuition assistance from day one.

Qualifications

• Provides direct patient care including assessment and evaluation.
• Develops and documents individual plans of care with defined goals.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient-centered care and educates families on managing health.
• Participates in patient safety and quality compliance activities.

Skills

Patient Care

Assessment Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• Sign on Bonus Eligible
• Full Benefits
• 3-12 hour shifts - Weekend Option

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 Surgical Care Unit consists of a 12 bed inpatient care unit and a six bed observation suite. Surgical Care Unit provides quality care to general surgery, orthopedic, pediatric, and medical observation populations.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values and cultural needs.
• 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 Degree in Nursing

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Experience

• <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