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Clinical Nurse- Ambulatory/PACU- Days

BJC
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Alton, IL 62002, US

Salary

$30 - $47.28 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Account

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  • Alton Memorial Hospital is seeking an RN for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) with a minimum of a nursing diploma or associate's degree and less than 2 years of experience preferred.
  • The position involves providing direct patient care, including assessment and education, within a patient-centered care framework.
  • Work hours consist of 4-10 hour shifts, with varying schedules and on-call responsibilities, and employees receive a day off after being on call.
  • The hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans, with a starting salary of $30 to $40 per hour based on experience.
  • Candidates must be able to work safely and effectively in a high-alert environment as this is classified as a safety-sensitive position.
Additional Information About the Role

  • 4- 10hr days. shifts vary depending on schedule/department needs 6a-1630p, 7a-1730p, or 730a-1800p
  • also a weekday they are scheduled on-call.
  • off work the day after call

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.

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The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) functions as the immediate post operative recovery area (phase I) forĀ patients emerging from surgery. Once criteria is met, patients are discharged to either ASD or one of the floors as an inpatient.


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.

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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

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    At BJC weā€™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
    • Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
    • 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 www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

    *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

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