Neuro Med, Patient Care Tech - Full Time Nights

Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is hiring for a patient care role that supports licensed nurses by delivering direct patient care and maintaining a safe environment. You will collect vital signs, assist with ADLs, and help manage supplies under supervision.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and a Certified Nurse Assistant credential. No prior experience is required, and the role includes nights, every 3rd weekend, rotating holidays, and a 36-hour

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Licenses & Certifications: Certified Nurse Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provides 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.

Skills

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

No Experience

No Experience

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

Hours: 36/week

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

Perks: Benefits eligible (www.bjctotalrewards.org)
Preferred: CNA, PCT, Nurse Assistant, EMT, or Surgical Tech experience

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

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

• Not all benefits apply to all jobs

Equal Opportunity Employer