Clinical Nurse- Surgical
Listed on 2026-05-16
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Staff Nurse, RN Nurse
- Sign on Bonus Eligible
- Full Benefits
- 3-12 hour shifts - Weekend Option
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 populations.
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.
- 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 and cultural 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.
Education
- Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree in Nursing
Experience
- No Experience
Supervisor Experience
- No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
- RN
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Experience
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