Night Shift Surgical Patient Care Tech

BJC HealthCare; Missouri; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Tuition Assistance

401(k) plan with match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BJC HealthCare in Missouri is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to provide direct patient care on the surgical unit under nursing supervision. The role emphasizes patient safety and compassionate care during night shifts.

Responsibilities include helping patients with ADLs, monitoring vitals, documenting care activities, and supporting nurses in patient education while ensuring supplies and equipment are available for each patient’s needs.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience as CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician.
• Must be able to work nights and maintain patient safety.
• Certification as a CNA is preferred or required.

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 ADLs, performs vital signs, intake & output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, or point of care testing.
• 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 with correct medical terminology.
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient's needs.

Skills

CNA / Nurse Assistant

Emergency Medical Technician

Surgical Technician

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

BJC HealthCare in Missouri is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to provide direct patient care on the surgical unit under nursing supervision. The role emphasizes patient safety and compassionate care during night shifts.

Responsibilities include helping patients with ADLs, monitoring vitals, documenting care activities, and supporting nurses in patient education while ensuring supplies and equipment are available for each patient’s needs.