Gen Med I, Patient Care Tech, PT

St. Louis Children's Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

St. Louis Children's Hospital is seeking a part-time Certified Nursing Assistant to support licensed nurses in delivering high-quality pediatric care.

The role involves direct patient assistance, vital sign checks, and patient safety monitoring in a dynamic, family-centered environment. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, willingness to work rotating shifts, and the ability to follow clinical documentation protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in direct patient care is beneficial.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under nurse supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and basic tasks.
• Collect patient data and report changes to nursing staff.
• Document care activities with proper terminology.
• Act as safety sitter when needed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR

Job description

• Holiday Rotation
• Every third weekend Required

Additional Information About The Role

• Part Time, 24 Hours per week
• Rotating Schedule (days, evenings, nights, weekends)
• Benefit Eligible
• Holiday Rotation
• Every third weekend Required

Additional Preferred Requirements

• CNA

Overview

St. Louis Children's Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to "do what's right for kids."

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).

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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• 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