Job Description
Additional Information About the Role
Join the Surgical 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 night-shift schedule, strong benefits, and opportunities to grow and advance at the bedside in a collaborative, community-based setting.
Role Highlights
Open to
ADN, BSN, and MSN
candidates
Night shift schedule:
(3) 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus
for eligible external candidates
Shift differentials
for nights, weekends, and holidays
Comprehensive benefits , including PTO accrual starting Day 1 and parental leave
BJC RN Career Ladder
supporting competency-based advancement and professional growth while remaining at the bedside
A culture of connection and recognition through
BJC Connections Groups
BJC Bravo
peer recognition, and the
Thrive
well-being program
Apply today to take the next step in your nursing career at
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 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 population. Utilizing a philosophy of patient cen
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
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
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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
Job Tags
Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work