Patient Care Associate: Bone Marrow Transplant Day shift

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Lauderdale Courts (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Tennessee seeks a Patient Care Associate for the Bone Marrow Transplant unit. You will support RNs with high-stakes treatment, perform daily administrative tasks, and assist with patient care, admissions and discharges in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

The role features a day shift of three 12-hour shifts with rotating holidays and weekends. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and nursing assistant/medical assistant

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant program or foundations of nursing required.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support RNs in Bone Marrow Transplant with high-stakes treatment.
• Perform daily administrative and clerical tasks.
• Assist with patient care duties, admissions and discharges.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Patient focus

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma/GED

Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant program

Job description

The World's Most Dedicated Never Give Up

Think of what you could achieve if the best possible care was all that mattered. If you had the encouragement and opportunity to truly bond with the patients in your care. And if you could collaborate with the world's brightest scientists, in a bench-to-bedside environment that puts you on the leading edge of clinical breakthroughs for children with cancer, sickle cell, and other life-threatening diseases. It's possible at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. As a clinical professional with us, you'll be part of a team that gives our all to make a difference in the lives of patients with the rarest of conditions. All while receiving the resources and support you need to advance your career and be the force behind the cures.

As a Patient Care Associate in Bone Marrow Transplant, you'll have the opportunity to serve on the frontlines of groundbreaking new research. You'll work to support our RNs as they facilitate the high-stakes treatment, assisting through daily administrative and clerical tasks, patient care duties, admission, and discharge.

Here at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, we set the standard of the very best of patient care, and we encourage applicants whose aspirations match the caliber of our work. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, embrace challenges head-on, and have a passion for mission-driven work, we'd love to hear from you.

Day shift. Three (12 hour) shifts with rotating holidays and weekends

Minimum Education and/or Training

• High school diploma/GED.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant program required or completion of foundations of nursing from an accredited nursing program.

Minimum Experience

• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Experience with TPR (Temperature, Pulse, Respiratory), BP (Blood Pressure), bed bath and ADL (Activities of daily living) preferred.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Is open to any type of change or new idea presented.
• Shows eagerness to learn from different avenues.
• Addresses needs/ problems in a logical manner, using defined approaches.
• Manages own time well to plan work and meet daily task needs.
• Executes routine tasks under guidance and/ or supervision.
• Shows attention to detail, produces quality work on time.
• Has clear, concise communication in both verbal and written communication.
• Listens to requests, confirms understanding of routine needs, and provides accurate answers.
• Shares information within team as directed.
• Seeks to understand patient needs by asking clarifying questions.
• Prioritizes responses to patient queries and acts with an overall sense of urgency and accuracy.
• Solves routine patient problems as per processes and seeks guidance as needed for a quick and appropriate resolution.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $19.50 - $28.50 per hour for the role of Patient Care Associate: Bone Marrow Transplant Day shift.

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