Acute Care Patient Tech - CNA/EMT Preferred, 36hrs/wk

Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Weekend Rotation

Holiday Rotation

Job summary

BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, the largest hospital in Missouri, seeks a Nurse Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nurses. You will assist with Activities of Daily Living, monitor vital signs, and support safety in a high-acuity unit.

This Magnet-certified hospital emphasizes teamwork and ongoing training. The unit operates with day shifts from 7am to 7:30pm, with weekend and holiday rotations, and a 36-hour weekly schedule

Qualifications

• Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician.
• No experience required for this role.
• Certified Nurse Assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
• Administers or assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), performs vital signs, intake & output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, or point of care testing as requested.
• Collects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
• 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.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.

Skills

CNA/NA/EMT/Surgical tech

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, the largest hospital in Missouri, seeks a Nurse Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nurses. You will assist with Activities of Daily Living, monitor vital signs, and support safety in a high-acuity unit.

This Magnet-certified hospital emphasizes teamwork and ongoing training. The unit operates with day shifts from 7am to 7:30pm, with weekend and holiday rotations, and a 36-hour weekly schedule