Med Surg, Patient Care Tech (PCT)

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital; Sullivan (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to provide direct patient care on a 36-hour week schedule. Nights shift runs 7:00 PM–7:30 AM with every third weekend and rotating holidays. Education required is a high school diploma or GED, plus CNA certification.

No prior experience is required. The role supports licensed nurses, performs ADLs, vital signs, data collection and documentation, and contributes to patient safety and comfort in a 34-bed Medical/Surgical

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) license/certification required.
• No prior experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Implements direct patient care under nurse supervision; assists with ADLs, vital signs, intake/output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy or point-of-care testing.
• Collects clinical data and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
• Assists nurse with patient and family education; documents care activities with correct medical terminology; acts as 1:1 safety sitter as needed.
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet patient needs.
• Participates in patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance activities and in professional development.

Skills

Vital signs

ADLs assistance

Patient safety

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nurse Assistant

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

Hours: 36/week

• Nights: 7p–730a
• Every 3rd weekend
• Rotating holidays

Perks: Benefits eligible (www.bjctotalrewards.org)

Preferred: CNA, Nurse Assistant, EMT, or Surgical Tech experience

Overview

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital is a designated critical access hospital committed to providing quality health care service to residents in Crawford, Franklin and Washington counties.

The hospital has enhanced and expanded the health care services available to the greater Sullivan community with its state-of-the-art emergency department, modern childbirth center, critical care unit, multiroom surgical suite, expanded cardiac rehab services, and a cancer center. A 22,500 square-foot medical office building provides offices for primary care physicians as well as space for a variety of visiting medical and surgical specialists from the St. Louis area.

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital operates four rural health clinics providing quality health care to surrounding communities. In addition, the hospital operates a comprehensive Therapy and Rehabilitation department and an award-winning Wound Care Center with two hyperbaric chambers.

The Medical/Surgical Department is a 34-bed general medical, surgical and telemetry unit that provides comprehensive biopsychosocial nursing to patients requiring general medical, pre- and post-operative care, urology, cardiac and pediatric care. Department nurses provide exceptional care to infants, children, adolescents, adults and seniors.

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: None listed.

Licenses & Certifications: Certified Nurse Assistant.

Benefits And Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards:

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 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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Equal Opportunity Employer