Acute Medicine Registered Nurse; RN – Inpatient Job Alton area,Illinois USA,Nursing

Position: Acute Medicine Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient – Days
Additional Information About the Role

Join the Acute Medical Unit at Alton Memorial Hospital, a part of BJC Health Care, where nurses are supported, recognized, and empowered to deliver exceptional patient care. Open to both new graduate and experienced Registered Nurses, this opportunity offers a collaborative team environment, a consistent day-shift schedule, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and clear pathways for professional growth and advancement.

Role Highlights

Open to ADN, BSN, and MSN-prepared Registered Nurses
Day shift schedule: three 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates
Shift differentials for nights, weekends, and holidays
BSN pay differential
Comprehensive benefits package, including PTO accrual beginning on Day 1 and parental leave
Career development through the BJC RN Career Ladder, supporting competency-based advancement while remaining at the bedside
Supportive culture focused on recognition, inclusion, and well-being through BJC Connections Groups, BJC Bravo peer recognition, and the Thrive wellness program

Preferred Qualification

ACLS certification preferred (support available for completion after hire)

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.

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

Preferred Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree

- Nursing

Experience