Intermediate Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN Day Shift (Inpatient)
BJC Healthcare — Alton, IL
Apply now- Specialty
- PCU
- Type
- Per diem / PRN
- Shift
- Days
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 32-bed, stroke-certified unit specializes in caring for patients requiring a higher level of monitoring, with a strong emphasis on cardiac care . You'll gain valuable experience managing patients with cardiac stents, stable cardiac events, step-down titrated drips, and select medical overflow cases while maintaining a typical 4-5 patient ratio . It's an ideal environment for nurses looking to build critical thinking skills, expand their clinical knowledge, and make a meaningful impact every day. We're looking for nurses who are adaptable, team-oriented, and energized by a fast-paced environment. If you communicate well, stay positive through changing priorities, and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, you'll fit right in. Why Nurses Choose BJC - Day Shift | PRN (minimum 24 hours every 6 weeks) * Shift Options: (2) 12-hour shifts | 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
- Open to ADN, BSN, and MSN candidates
- BJC RN Career Ladder with opportunities to advance while staying at the bedside
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
- Recognition and well-being programs including BJC Bravo, Thrive, and Connections Groups
- Shift differentials
- 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.
- 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