GI/Endo - Clinical Nurse (PRN)

BJC HealthCare • Alton, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse provides direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with nursing-care standards. This PRN role is in an outpatient Digestive Health Center that provides gastrointestinal endoscopic examinations and related procedures for adult and geriatric patients. The position promotes patient- and family-centered care, develops and documents individualized plans of care with patients and the interprofessional team, and supports communication across the care continuum. The nurse also educates patients and families about illness or injury, post-treatment care, and medication administration, while contributing to patient safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and professional development.

The listed schedule options are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; the employer seeks a candidate able to work one to two shifts per week. GI/Endo experience is a plus.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner; this is a safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of RN experience is listed as an additional preferred requirement.
• GI/Endo experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Less than two years of experience is listed under preferred requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care activities, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, according to nursing-care standards.
• Promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Educate patients and families on 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 and the patient, family, or caregiver.
• Plan proactively and communicate the plan of care across the continuum of care.
• Use 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 values and emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available 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