ICU Neuro, Patient Care Tech - Part Time Nights

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Holiday Rotation

Every third weekend

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is seeking a compassionate CNA to support direct patient care in the ICU Neuro unit at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. You will work under the supervision of licensed nurses to ensure patient safety and deliver essential ADL assistance.

Responsibilities include vital signs, documentation, and patient education. This role requires a CNA certification and a willingness to work night shifts with a 36-hour weekly schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CNA certification/licensure is required or in progress.
• Experience not required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of licensed nurses.
• Assist patients with ADLs and document care activities accurately.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to nursing staff.
• Maintain patient safety and help with family education as needed.

Skills

Certified Nurse Assistant

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA Certification

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: 7pm-7:30am
• Holiday Rotation
• Every third weekend

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