We’ve all seen how health care continues to improve with new technologies and innovations. Here at BJC HealthCare, we are committed to innovation and excellence in medicine across our 15 hospitals and multiple community health locations. BJC team members on the frontline and behind the scenes of patient care demonstrate that lifelong learning can help you grow professionally and personally.
Learning on the job
Knowledge gained through experience is invaluable. Whether it’s watching a peer show you the most efficient way to safely sanitize equipment, or shadowing a seasoned coworker as they lead a challenging conversation, learning on the job is a great way to observe and practice skills. Plus, it can happen any time while on the job and sometimes when you least expect it.
BJC team members participate in mentor programs and work alongside industry experts which helps them expand upon the wisdom and skills they need for their job and future roles.
Learning for career growth
It can take a lifetime to achieve long-term career goals. Outlining your ideal job and what it takes to get there, or forming a short-term goal like earning a degree, are good first steps.
BJC team members take advantage of:
- The BJC Institute for Learning and Development (BILD) a hub for helping our BJC team members grow their careers, teams and leadership skills.
- BILD’s Career Services Center, where learning professionals help team members identify skillsets that will enable them to grow in their current role or train for a new career at BJC. Assessments and one-on-one counseling helps guide employees’ plans for their careers.
- The BJC Tuition Assistance Program, which provides financial assistance for employees pursuing continuing education or certifications that will enhance their career and contributions to making medicine better at BJC. After one year of service, full-time employees are eligible to receive up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement, per year, for successful completion of classes related to their professional responsibilities.
Learning for personal development
Continuous learning isn’t limited to building upon professional skillsets or a career plan. Personal growth opportunities can be beneficial in and outside of work. This growth can include developing your:
- computer skills;
- interpersonal skills;
- teamwork skills; and
- leadership skills.
BJC’s BILD organization offers a variety of courses that help employees strive to continuously learn. Having the desire to learn more helps BJC team members fulfill their shared responsibility of improving the health and well-being of the people and communities they serve.
Personal development can also help you manage your work-life balance. You might learn skills that can help you find balance or recognize the benefits certain skills have at home and in your workplace.
As the world around you changes, in order to be successful you need to learn and grow with it.
Visit BJC.jobs if you are interested in growing your career or skills alongside team members at BJC who are dedicated to making medicine better for our communities.
