Ambulatory Surgery - Clinical Nurse (PRN)

BJC HealthCare • Shiloh, IL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse provides direct patient care in the Memorial Shiloh Ambulatory Surgery unit, a center that provides surgical services to ambulatory patients who do not require an inpatient stay. The role includes assessment, diagnosis, care planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with nursing standards.

The nurse promotes patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment; educates patients and families about managing illness or injury, post-treatment care, and medication administration; and collaborates with patients, families, caregivers, and the interprofessional team to develop and communicate individualized plans of care. The nurse also contributes to patient safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and professional development. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring constant alertness and safe work practices.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely in a safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• More than two years of current acute care nursing experience.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with nursing standards.
• Promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Educate patients and families about managing illness or injury, post-treatment home care, and medication administration.
• Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in professional development.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team, patient, family, or caregiver.
• Proactively plan and ensure communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.
• Assess and evaluate patients’ physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care.
• Assess patient preferences and barriers to care, including values and emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree