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Nurse Practitioner General Surgery in Alton, IL

BJC HealthCare·Alton, Illinois

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

The Nurse Practitioner manages general surgery patients through a blend of inpatient and outpatient care, including assisting in the OR and rounding in the hospital. Responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, and developing treatment plans within a collaborative practice agreement.

Additional Information

About the Role

Nurse Practitioner for General Surgery Blend of inpatient and outpatient Clinic, Assist in OR and rounding on patients in hospital. Full-Time Benefits Eligible Night Call, 1:5 For questions, and/or further details, please reach out to julia.parker2@bjc.org.

Overview

BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with the top-ranked hospitals in the area.

Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to the world’s best medicine through caring people and integrated systems.

The providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction and quality health care.

BJC Medical Group physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties and serve patients in more than 125 locations in the greater St.

Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas.

Alton Surgery is a general surgery practice located on the campus of Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, Illinois.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose Utilizes a high degree of knowledge, skill and competence in a specialized patient care area. Assesses, diagnoses, prescribes, initiates plan of care and evaluates outcomes within the scope of a formal collaborative practice agreement with physician(s).

Responsibilities

  • Manages the health care of patient populations with compassion through advanced health assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician. Prescriptive responsibilities are reviewed by collaborative physician. Coordinates the care of patient populations, in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician, to ensure promotion of health and wellness through education of patients and families, coordination of services and placing referrals. Develops treatment plans, treats patients with acute problems including illnesses and minor injuries following a predetermined protocol in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician. 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 Master's Degree
  • Nursing Experience <2 years Licenses & Certifications Nurse Practitioner Licensed RN Preferred Requirements Education Doctorate
  • Nursing Experience 2-5 years

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 Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 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 our Benefits Summary. *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

Requirements

Minimum requirements include a Master's Degree in Nursing and a valid Nurse Practitioner license. A Doctorate in Nursing and 2-5 years of experience are preferred.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Education
  • Care Coordination
  • Diagnosis
  • Patient Rounding
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Prescribing
  • Clinical Evaluation
  • Surgical Assisting
  • Advanced Health Assessment
  • Acute Problem Treatment

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Alton, Illinois
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Closes
Jul 7, 2027
Application
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Hiring organization

BJC HealthCare

BJC Medical Group has more than 600 doctors and specialists who care for thousands of people every day. With over 120 locations in greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois, there’s a BJC doctor close to you, wherever you live. Plus, because we’re all part of BJC...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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In Illinois, advanced-practice roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, specialty clinics, and care teams that need licensed clinicians with graduate-level training. These positions are competitive because employers often look for the right Illinois license, acute care certification for APRNs, and ICU experience, while benefits such as 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and lifecycle benefits can influence the decision. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit before you apply.

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