Gen Med Patient Care Tech – Day Shift (36 hrs/wk)

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit eligible

Holiday & weekend rotation

Job summary

Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis County is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses, promoting safety and comfort for patients.

You will assist with activities of daily living, collect vital signs, document care and support family education, ensuring supplies and equipment are readily available to maintain a safe care environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CNA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family centered care in a healing environment. 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 information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
• Assists nurse with patient and family education. Documents all patient care activities with correct medical terminology. Acts as a 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

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Job description

Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis County is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses, promoting safety and comfort for patients.

You will assist with activities of daily living, collect vital signs, document care and support family education, ensuring supplies and equipment are readily available to maintain a safe care environment.