Acute Medicine Patient Care Technician - PRN

Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

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Health insurance

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Missouri seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nurses. The role focuses on daily living activities, safety, and precise documentation, supporting a high-acuity patient population.

Two rotating shifts (days 7am-7:30pm and nights 7pm-7:30am) include weekend and holiday coverage. CNA certification required with relevant state licenses.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Nurse Assistant credential required.
• CNAs with EMT or surgical technician background are welcomed.

Responsabilidades

• Provides direct patient care under licensed nurses, supporting ADLs and monitoring patient condition.
• Collects vital signs and reports changes to the nursing team.
• Assists with patient and family education and maintains accurate documentation.
• Ensures supplies and equipment are available to meet patient needs.
• Maintains patient safety and participates in quality and regulatory activities.

Conocimientos

CNA experience

Nurse assistant experience

EMT experience

Surgical technician experience

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

• Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician
• Two shifts every 6 weeks – rotating
• Days 7am-7:30pm
• Nights 7pm-7:30am
• Holiday Rotation

Additional Information About The Role

• Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician
• Two shifts every 6 weeks – rotating
• Days 7am-7:30pm
• Nights 7pm-7:30am
• Holiday Rotation
• Weekend Rotation

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Acute Care Medicine manage patients with a full range of clinical issues-from significant blood dyscrasias, advanced endocrine pathology, heart and renal failure, GI conditions, infectious diseases, asthma, cystic fibrosis¿and a multitude of other conditions and diseases.¿ Because of our patient acuity, we provide advanced training to bring new nurses to the highest level of functioning.¿Each unit is lead by a clinical manager and lead charge nurse.¿ The unit is supported by an advanced practice nurse.¿ Additionally each unit is assigned a case manager, social worker, physical therapist, dietitian, and pharmacist.¿ This multidisciplinary team works in conjunction with the physicians, nurses and patient care technicians to provide quality patient care.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care to support the licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients to ensure a safe environment for patients by reducing risk of harm. Collects vital information on the patient and reports such to the nursing team which contributes to the overall assessment of each patient and any changes to a patient's condition.

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.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Nurse Assistant

Benefits And Legal Statement

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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

• Not all benefits apply to all jobs

Equal Opportunity Employer