About this opportunity
BJC HealthCare lists this Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care - Day Shift Weekend Option - Part-Time (62018) opportunity in cottage hills, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Additional Information About the Role
Ready to take your nursing career to the next level? Join the Intermediate Care Unit at Alton Memorial Hospital , part of BJC HealthCare , where you'll care for a diverse patient population, strengthen your clinical expertise, and be supported by a team that is committed to helping you thrive.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, patient-centered environment while building advanced clinical skills.Our 32-bed, stroke-certified Intermediate Care Unit specializes in caring for patients with a strong focus on cardiac care . Nurses gain valuable experience caring for patients with cardiac stents, stable cardiac events, step-down titrated drips, and select medical overflow cases, all while maintaining a typical 4-5 patient ratio
Whether you're launching your nursing career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a supportive team, meaningful work, and opportunities to grow professionally.
Why Nurses Choose Alton Memorial Hospital
Weekend Option Days | Two 12-hour shifts every weekend
Schedule: Saturday & Sunday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Up to a $7,500 Sign-On Bonus for eligible external candidates
Open to ADN, BSN, and MSN candidates
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, PTO accrual beginning on Day 1, and parental leave
BJC RN Career Ladder with opportunities for competency-based advancement while remaining at the bedside
Competitive weekend option pay
Recognition and well-being programs including BJC Bravo, Thrive, and Connections Groups
At BJC HealthCare , nursing is more than a job, it's a career with purpose. Experience the close-knit culture of a community hospital while benefiting from the strength, stability, and resources of one of the region's leading healthcare systems.
If you're looking for a team that invests in your growth, values your voice, and empowers you to provide exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply today.
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 continuous cardiac monitoring with clinical conditions that need closer observation and care.
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
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
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