Emergency Department Nurse: Dynamic Patient Care Impact

BJC Healthcare; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Job summary

Alton Memorial Hospital in Illinois is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care across the ED and inpatient services. The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, education on illness management, and safe, quality-focused practice.

The position requires an RN license, a Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. This is a safety-sensitive role with a commitment to ongoing professional development and teamwork.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

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.
• 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.
• Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care.

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Alton Memorial Hospital in Illinois is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care across the ED and inpatient services. The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, education on illness management, and safe, quality-focused practice.

The position requires an RN license, a Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. This is a safety-sensitive role with a commitment to ongoing professional development and teamwork.