Emergency Department RN: Fast-Paced, Patient-Centered Care

BJC HealthCare; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Alton Memorial Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care across age groups in a high-commitment ED environment. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care within established standards and collaborate with the interprofessional team and families.

The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, safety, and quality improvement, with opportunities for professional growth in a leading hospital system.

Qualifications

• RN license in Illinois is required.
• Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment and educates on post-treatment care and medications.
• Participates in patient safety, quality, and regulatory activities; supports professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents care plans with goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team and patient/family.
• Assesses physical, psychosocial, emotional needs and respects patient preferences and values.
• This is a safety-sensitive role requiring constant alertness and safe practices.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment

Communication

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Alton Memorial Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care across age groups in a high-commitment ED environment. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care within established standards and collaborate with the interprofessional team and families.

The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, safety, and quality improvement, with opportunities for professional growth in a leading hospital system.