Additional Information About the RoleThe Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Alton Memorial Hospital is searching for a RN. This position will work directly with the ICU team and support the leadership team in patient care. We are looking for a RN with strong patient care skills and communication skills to work within a team environment, with a willingness to grow professionally in a dynamic work environment. See additional information below for your reference.
- The BJC Registered Nurse Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place for nurses to work in the greater St. Louis area.
- This is a tool to empower nurses to work at the top of their license and own their career progression.
- The BJC RN Career Ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education, and service excellence and gives staff the opportunity to continue doing what they do best - caring for patients - while having the opportunity to advance to the next step in their career.
- Moves to higher ladder levels will result in a percentage increase of current pay that aligns with the new job description.
Position Requirements
- Up to $15,000.00 Sign-On Bonus
- Benefits Eligible
- 40 Hours per Week
- 3 12hr shifts (Night Shift)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- ADN required
Additional Preferred Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Certification/Licensure in Area of Expertise preferred
- 1-2 yrs of RN experience preferred
OverviewSince 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.
Intensive Care is a medical/surgical 12 bed unit with capability to handle medical emergencies/hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management of the adult patient. Critical Care Physician management is available on consult for primary physicians if required.
Preferred QualificationsRole 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. Assesses 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
Experience
Supervisor Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred Requirements
Education
Experience
Benefits and Legal StatementBJC 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, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
- 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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*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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