Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Extern
Alton Memorial Hospital
Alton, IL

Intermediate Care Unit Student Nurse Tech-PT

Additional Information About the Role * Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program and have completed one (1) semester of a fundamental medical/surgical clinical * 24 hours per week * Night Shift: 7:00pm-7:30am * Holiday Rotation 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 multi-skilled, direct patient care, under the direction and supervision of a registered professional nurse. This job requires completion of a foundational nursing skills course or equivalent (fundamentals, foundations, or adult/peds health. Responsibilities Assists nurse with patient and family education. Documents all patient care activities provided with correct medical terminology. Acts as 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient's needs.Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nursing team.Collects clinical data and information on patients and reports abnormal findings to the nurse.Instructs patients in preparations for tests and procedures. Minimum Requirements Education Enrolled-accredited RN program Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Preferred Requirements Education Enrolled-accredited BSN progrm 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 * 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