Behavioral Health Patient Care Tech (PCT)

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital; Sullivan (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care on the night shift in Sullivan, Missouri. You will work under supervision to assist licensed nurses, perform ADLs, monitor vitals, and support patient safety.

This role includes rotating weekends and holidays, with a focus on patient-centered care and collaboration with the nursing team. Prior CNA certification is required; no prior experience necessary for entry-level candidates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification required.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse and promotes patient and family centered care.
• Assists with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), performs vital signs, intake/output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, or point of care testing as requested.
• Collects clinical data and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
• Assists with patient and family education; documents care activities with proper terminology.
• Acts as 1:1 safety sitter as needed; ensures supplies and equipment are available.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Certified Nurse Assistant

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

Location: Sullivan, MO

Hours: 36/week

• Nights: 7p–730a
• Every 3rd weekend
• Rotating holidays

Perks: Benefits eligible (www.bjctotalrewards.org)

Preferred: CNA, Nurse Assistant, EMT, or Surgical Tech experience

Overview

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital is a designated critical access hospital committed to providing quality health care service to residents in Crawford, Franklin and Washington counties.

The hospital has enhanced and expanded the health care services available to the greater Sullivan community with its state-of-the-art emergency department, modern childbirth center, critical care unit, multiroom surgical suite, expanded cardiac rehab services, and a cancer center. A 22,500 square-foot medical office building provides offices for primary care physicians as well as space for a variety of visiting medical and surgical specialists from the St. Louis area.

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital operates four rural health clinics providing quality health care to surrounding communities. In addition, the hospital operates a comprehensive Therapy and Rehabilitation department and an award-winning Wound Care Center with two hyperbaric chambers.

The New Hope Senior Behavioral Health Center at Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital provides treatment for people 55 and older who need structured psychiatric care in a warm, supportive environment. The goal of the New Hope Senior Behavioral Health Center is to return every patient to the optimal level of function possible outside the Hospital setting.

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.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

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

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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