Patient Care Associate: Kay 5 days

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

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, is seeking a Patient Care Associate (Kay 5: Solid Tumor/Neuro-Oncology) to support RNs, perform daily administrative and clinical tasks, and assist with admissions and discharges in a busy pediatric oncology unit.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant program or foundations of nursing, with pediatric experience preferred. Shift is days 0700-1900 with rotating weekends.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support RNs in patient care and daily clinical tasks.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and bedside care.
• Perform administrative and clerical duties to facilitate patient flow.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Nursing Assistant program

ADL care

Education

High school diploma / GED

Nursing Assistant / Medical Assistant program

Foundations of nursing coursework

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 Ass ociate in Kay 5: Solid Tumor/Neuro-Oncology , you'll have the opportunity to serve on the frontlines of g roundbreaking 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.

Dayshift position 0700-1900 with rotating 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.

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: Kay 5 days.

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