Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care - PT Day Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $7,500

Shift differentials

Comprehensive benefits

BJC RN Career Ladder

Job summary

Alton Memorial Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, seeks registered nurses for the telemetry unit on a day shift. Two 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with a sign-on bonus up to $7,500 for eligible external candidates. Comprehensive benefits, shift differentials, and career ladder support are offered.

The unit provides continuous cardiac monitoring and a wide range of inpatient services. ADN, BSN, and MSN candidates are encouraged to apply, with opportunities for professional growth at the

Qualifications

• Provide direct patient care within nursing standards.
• Assess and respond to patient needs in a high-acuity unit.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team for care planning.
• Demonstrate safety-sensitive responsibilities and clinical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient preferences and needs; plan and communicate care.
• Develop and document care plans with defined goals.
• Promote equity, empathy, and patient-centered care.
• Support professional growth and evidence-based practice at the bedside.

Skills

RN

Telemetry monitoring

Patient advocacy

Communication

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Join the Intermedicate Care Unit at

Alton Memorial Hospital

, part of

BJC HealthCare

, where nurses are supported, recognized, and empowered to provide exceptional care. This role is open to

both new graduate and experienced Registered Nurses

and offers a stable day‑shift schedule, strong benefits, and opportunities to grow and advance at the bedside in a collaborative, community‑based setting.

Role HighlightsOpen to

ADN, BSN, and MSN

candidatesDay shift schedule:

(2) 12‑hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PMUp to $7500 sign on bonus for eligible external candidatesShift differentials

for nights, weekends, and holidaysComprehensive benefits

, including PTO accrual starting Day 1 and parental leaveBJC RN Career Ladder

supporting competency‑based advancement and professional growth while remaining at the bedsideA culture of connection and recognition through

BJC Connections Groups

,

BJC Bravo

peer recognition, and the

Thrive

well‑being program

BJC HealthCare

.

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 telemetry unit is a 32 bed unit, with all private rooms. Patients are under continuouscardiac monitoring with clinical conditions that need closer observation and care.

Preferred Qualifications

Role PurposeProvides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care to patients who require a high level of clinical expertise.

ResponsibilitiesAssess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population‑specific needs.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.Promotes respect, equity and empathy in interactions with diverse and vulnerable populations through care delivery (e.g. support for emotional, spiritual, and cultural preferences of patient, family and/or caregivers). Practices collaborative problem solving, service recovery and advocacy for patient family centered continuity of care. Implements care by integrating data from the interprofessional team and critical thinking in a safe and timely manner.Demonstrates their individual role to the ongoing advancement of nursing clinical practice (e.g. participation in community health events, professional organization membership, quality improvement, continuing education activities).Evaluates changes in patient's condition, informs and collaborates with family and/or caregivers, and communicates with interprofessional team as changes occur in plan of care, updates plan of care in EMR. Evaluates current nursing care to ensure evidence-based practice and quality patient outcomes.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 RequirementsEducationNursing Diploma/Associate's- Nursing

ExperienceSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsRNPreferred RequirementsEducationBachelor's Degree- Nursing

Experience2-5 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total RewardsAt 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 dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to our

Benefits Summary

.*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe 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