Medical, Patient Care Tech - Full Time Nights

BJC HealthCare; Missouri; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Shift differentials

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital seeks a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to support licensed nurses and provide direct patient care on a rotating night shift. You will assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, and help sustain a safe, healing environment.

Teamwork, patient safety, and timely documentation are essential, with shift differentials and benefits eligibility for eligible roles. Join a supportive leadership team dedicated to quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active CNA certification required.
• Ability to assist with ADLs and vital signs under RN supervision.
• Attention to patient safety and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, assisting with ADLs and vital signs.
• Collects clinical data and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
• Assists with patient and family education and documents activities.
• Ensures supplies and equipment are available for patient needs.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety and quality of care.

Skills

Certified Nurse Assistant

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Hours: 36/week Nights: 7p–7:30a Rotating holidays & weekends

Perks: Benefits eligible (www.bjctotalrewards.org) Shift differentials

Preferred: CNA, PCT, EMT, NA, Surg Tech experience

Overview

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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, 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

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

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