Acute Medicine Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient - Nights

Additional Information About the Role At BJC HealthCare , we're committed to helping nurses build rewarding careers while delivering exceptional patient care. Join our 24-bed Acute Medical Unit , where you'll be part of a collaborative, patient-centered team that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and professional growth. This opportunity is open to both new graduate and experienced RNs and provides exposure to a diverse adult patient population, including stroke, cardiac, dialysis, telemetry, and general medical patients . With typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 4-5:1 , you'll have the opportunity to strengthen your clinical skills while caring for patients with a wide range of acute medical needs. As an Acute Medical RN, you'll provide comprehensive inpatient care through assessment, medication administration, patient and family education, wound care, care coordination, and clinical monitoring. Working alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team, you'll play a key role in supporting positive patient outcomes while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic acute care setting. Why Join BJC?

• Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible external candidates
• Night Shift: Three 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Comprehensive benefits and PTO beginning on Day 1
• Collaborative team environment focused on patient-centered care
• Career advancement opportunities through the BJC RN Career Ladder
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Recognition and well-being programs including BJC Bravo , BJC Connections , and Thrive
• Flexible scheduling and strong interdisciplinary partnership
• Culture that supports nursing professionalism, clinical excellence, and lifelong learning

Preferred Qualification * ACLS certification preferred ; support is available to obtain certification 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 * RN Preferred Requirements Education * Bachelor's Degree - Nursing Experience * <2 years 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