PRN Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Medical Unit Nights

BJC HealthCare; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental/Vision

Tuition assistance

PTO

401(k) match

Professional development

Job summary

At Alton Memorial Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, we are seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to join our Acute Medical Unit in Alton, IL. The role emphasizes direct patient care across adults with stroke, cardiac and dialysis needs, with typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 4-5:1 and a supportive interdisciplinary team.

In addition to flexible scheduling, we offer ongoing education, development opportunities, and participation in the BJC Bravo, Connections, and Thrive programs.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care within nursing standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to plan and evaluate care.
• Assert patient safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family centered care and educates on post-discharge needs and medications.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance; supports professional development.
• Develops and documents individualized plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with the care team and family.
• Uses nursing assessment to guide care, considering patient preferences, beliefs, and cultural factors.
• Recognizes safety-sensitive nature of the role and maintains alertness and safe practices.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

At BJC HealthCare, our nurses are at the heart of delivering extraordinary care. Join the team at Alton Memorial Hospital's Acute Medical Unit as a PRN Registered Nurse and make a meaningful impact while enjoying the flexibility to fit work into your lifestyle.

In this role, you'll care for a diverse adult patient population, including patients with stroke, cardiac, dialysis, telemetry, and general medical needs, while collaborating with an experienced interdisciplinary team dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes. With typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 4-5:1, you'll have the opportunity to strengthen your clinical skills in a supportive, patient-centered environment.

Why Join BJC?

• PRN Night Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Minimum commitment of 24 hours every 6 weeks
• Flexible scheduling to support your work-life balance
• Collaborative team culture focused on exceptional patient care
• Professional growth opportunities through the BJC RN Career Ladder
• Continuing education and development resources
• Recognition and well-being programs, including BJC Bravo, BJC Connections, and Thrive

Preferred Qualification

• ACLS certification preferred; support is available to obtain certification after hire.

Whether you're an experienced nurse seeking flexibility or looking to stay connected to bedside care while balancing other commitments, Alton Memorial Hospital offers the opportunity to grow your career while making a difference in the lives of patients and families every day.

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.

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. 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. Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific 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
• - Nursing

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• - 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, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 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 our Benefits Summary.

*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