Compassionate Patient Care Tech | Vital Signs & Safety

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support licensed nurses in a 38-bed GI/GU unit, focusing on safety and quality care. You will perform ADLs, take vital signs, and help with patient education under supervision.

This role emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork, and adherence to ERAS and Magnet standards, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within BJC Total Rewards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support licensed nurses in a 38-bed GI/GU unit, focusing on safety and quality care. You will perform ADLs, take vital signs, and help with patient education under supervision.

This role emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork, and adherence to ERAS and Magnet standards, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within BJC Total Rewards.