Med Surg Tele Patient Care Tech

Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce; Shiloh (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce is seeking a dedicated individual to provide direct patient care for adult medical surgical patients. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient safety.

No prior experience is required, and candidates with a certification as a Nurse Assistant are preferred. The position comes with comprehensive benefits from day one of hiring, including medical, dental, vision insurance, and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Certified Nurse Assistant certification preferred.
• Experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician.
• Ability to provide emotional support to patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under nurse supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and vital signs.
• Document all patient care activities accurately.
• Ensure patient safety and availability of supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Vital sign monitoring

Technical nursing skills

Patient and family education

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician.

Schedule: 2 shifts every six weeks (rotating). Days: 6:45 am – 7:15 pm. Holiday rotation.

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care to support licensed professional nurses for a team of adult medical/surgical/telemetry patients on the Med Surg 5th Floor. The team cares for patients pre‑ and post‑cardiac catheterizations, surgical patients, PTCA & vascular interventions, respiratory issues, renal patients, and new tracheostomy placements.

Ensures a safe environment by reducing risk of harm, collecting vital information, and reporting changes to the nursing team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient‑ and family‑centered care.
• Assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, intake & output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, and point‑of‑care testing.
• Collect clinical data and report changes in patient status to the nurse.
• Assist nurse with patient and family education.
• Document all patient care activities with correct medical terminology.
• Act as a 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.
• Ensure availability of supplies and equipment for each patient.
• Participate in activities promoting patient safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and professional development.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No prior experience required

Preferred Requirements

• Experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician
• Certified Nurse Assistant certification

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services from the first day after hire
• Disability insurance paid 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: vacation, sick days, holidays, personal time
• Adoption assistance

Legal Statement

BJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position and is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required. *Not all benefits apply to all jobs.