Emergency Dept Patient Care Tech – Nights (36h/Wk)

BJC HealthCare (New); Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and a Magnet-designated facility noted for excellence in nursing care.

As a certified nursing assistant, you will provide direct patient care under licensed nurses, assist with activities of daily living, take and document vital signs, collect clinical information, and help maintain a safe, healing environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Licensure: Certified Nurse Assistant.

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

Nurse assistant

EMT

Surgical tech

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and a Magnet-designated facility noted for excellence in nursing care.

As a certified nursing assistant, you will provide direct patient care under licensed nurses, assist with activities of daily living, take and document vital signs, collect clinical information, and help maintain a safe, healing environment.