Cardiac PCU, Patient Care Tech - Full Time Nights

Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis (MO); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Benefits eligible

Zusammenfassung

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is Missouri's largest hospital and Magnet-certified for nursing excellence. Division 2100 is a fast-paced, high-risk cardiology unit offering direct patient care in a team setting.

The Staff Nurse (RN) role provides bedside care, collects vital data, and supports safety and quality initiatives. Certification requirements include BLS and ACLS within 1 year. Night shifts and weekend rotation are common.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Nurse Assistant license required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS within 1 year of division assignment.

Aufgaben

• Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse and aids in ADLs.
• Collects clinical data and reports changes to the nurse.
• Educates patients and families; may act as a 1:1 safety sitter.
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment for patient needs.
• Participates in patient safety, quality and regulatory activities; engages in professional development.

Kenntnisse

Vital signs

ADLs assistance

Patient safety

Clinical data collection

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Additional Information About The Role

Hours: 36/week

• Nights: 7pm-7:30am
• Every 3rd weekend. 1 Summer holiday, 1 Winter holiday

Perks: Benefits eligible (www.bjctotalrewards.org)

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

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.

Division 2100 is a fast paced high risk cardiology division at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. We care for a variety of cardiology patients including congestive heart failure, left ventricular assist devices, post cardiac device implantation, post EP and Stent procedures. The Staff Nurse (RN) is an integral part of the patient care team using critical thinking skills and clinical expertise to continually assess the patients' status. The Staff Nurse (RN) must be certified in BLS and obtain ACLS certification within 1 year of working on the division.

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

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Nurse Assistant

BJC Total Rewards

• 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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