PACU Patient Care Technician - Full Time

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

40 Hours Per Week

Mon-Fri shifts

No Weekends

Holiday pay

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Missouri is seeking a Nurse Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision, focusing on safety and comfort. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and report changes to nursing staff in a fast-paced, Magnet-designated environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork with physicians and therapists, adherence to care plans, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Certified Nurse Assistant certification is preferred.
• No prior experience required, on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision, assisting with activities of daily living.
• Records vital signs and reports changes to the nurse.
• Assists with patient education and documents care activities.
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment for patient needs.
• Supports patient safety and participates in ongoing professional development.

Skills

ADLs

Vital signs

Patient safety

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA certification preferred

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: Mon-Fri
• 8am-6:30pm or 6:30am-5:00pm
• One Holiday Per Year
• No Weekends

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.

At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, PACU nurses find the kind of fast-paced environment that will test their professional judgment and critical thinking skills, and encourage tremendous growth. It's an exhilarating place to build a nursing career. Here, you'll work with world-renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists assist on unique and complex procedures, work with the latest technologies and treatments and play a vital role in developing new procedures and treatment protocols. In fact, people from all over the nation and the world come to Barnes-Jewish for our surgical specialties. The team has the opportunity to provide traditional PACU care as well as care for critically ill ICU patients, participate in new initiatives (hybrid surgical care, regional anesthesia).

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