PACU Patient Care Tech - Full Time

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

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Benefits Eligible

Job summary

BJC HealthCare in St. Louis is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision, supporting licensed nurses and maintaining a safe environment.

You will assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, and document care using proper medical terminology, ensuring patient safety and comfort.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CNA license, and offers a full-time schedule with days 7am-3:30pm, Monday through Friday, with holiday rotation and no weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Nurse Assistant license required.
• No prior experience 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 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

ADLs assistance

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician
• Benefits Eligible
• 40 Hours Per Week
  • Days 7am-3:30pm
  • Mon-Fri
• Holiday Rotation
• No Weekends

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

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.

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