Observation Unit Patient Care Technician | Rotating Shifts

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BJC HealthCare's Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis is hiring a compassionate Certified Nurse Assistant to support nursing staff in delivering patient-centered care.

You will assist with activities of daily living, take vital signs, document care, and help maintain a safe, healing environment under supervision. This role includes rotating day and night shifts, holiday and weekend rotations, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician.
• High School Diploma or GED

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.

Skills

CNA experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

BJC HealthCare's Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis is hiring a compassionate Certified Nurse Assistant to support nursing staff in delivering patient-centered care.

You will assist with activities of daily living, take vital signs, document care, and help maintain a safe, healing environment under supervision. This role includes rotating day and night shifts, holiday and weekend rotations, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient safety.