Intermediate Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) – Day Shift (Inpatient)

• Additional Information About the Role
• Join the Intermediate Care Unit at Alton Memorial Hospital
• , part of BJC HealthCare

, where nurses are supported, recognized, and empowered to provide exceptional patient care. This opportunity is open to both new graduate and experienced Registered Nurses seeking to grow their clinical expertise in a collaborative, community-based environment.

Our 32-bed, stroke-certified Intermediate Care Unit cares for a diverse patient population with a strong focus on cardiac care, providing valuable experience with cardiac stents, stable cardiac events, step-down titrated drips, and select medical overflow patients. With a typical

4-5 patient ratio

, nurses have the opportunity to strengthen critical thinking skills, expand their clinical knowledge, and make a meaningful impact every day.

We're looking for nurses who thrive in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and are passionate about delivering high-quality patient-centered care. Whether you're beginning your nursing career or bringing years of experience, you'll find a supportive team committed to helping you succeed.

Role Highlights

Open to ADN, BSN, and MSN candidates

Full-time Day Shift:

• (3) 12-hour shifts |
• 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• Up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates
• Shift differentials for nights, weekends, and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• PTO accrual beginning on Day 1 and parental leave benefits
• BJC RN Career Ladder supporting professional growth and advancement while remaining at the bedside
• Recognition and well-being programs including
• BJC Bravo, Thrive

, and

Connections Groups

Community hospital culture backed by the strength and resources of BJC HealthCare

At

BJC HealthCare

, nursing is more than a job, it's a career with purpose. Experience the close-knit culture of Alton Memorial Hospital while benefiting from the stability, support, and advancement opportunities of one of the region's leading health systems.

If you're looking for a team that invests in your growth, values your voice, and empowers you to provide exceptional care, we encourage you to apply today.

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.

The telemetry unit is a 32 bed unit, with all private rooms.  Patients are under continuous cardiac monitoring with clinical conditions that need closer observation and care.

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

Responsibilities

• 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 telemetry unit is a 32 bed unit, with all private rooms.  Patients are under continuous cardiac monitoring with clinical conditions that need closer observation and care.

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