ICU Neuro, Patient Care Tech - Full Time Nights

BJC Health System, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

401(k) plan with match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to support the ICU Neuro unit at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Missouri. The role involves direct patient care under nursing supervision, assisting with ADLs, vital signs, and data collection to support patient safety and care planning.

Responsibilities include documentation of care, patient education support, and collaboration with the nursing team. This position requires flexibility for night shifts, weekend rotations, and holiday coverage,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required.
• Certified Nurse Assistant certification/license preferred if available.

Responsibilities

• Implements direct patient care under supervision, assists with ADLs, takes vital signs, intake/outtake, falls and pressure ulcer prevention.
• Collects clinical data and reports changes to the nurse.
• Assists with patient and family education; documents care accurately.
• Ensures supplies and equipment are available to meet patient needs.
• Contributes to patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

ADLs assistance

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Great opportunity to support patients and care team at our ICU Neuro unit at Barnes Jewish Hospital!

• Preferred experience as a CNA, PCT, nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician
• Benefits Eligible
• 36 hours per week- Nights
  • Nights: 7pm-7:30am
• Holiday Rotation
• Every third weekend

Overview

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

Benefits and Legal Statement

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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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