Patient Care Tech: Critical Care Support (Rotating Shifts)

BJC HealthCare (New); Missouri; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

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Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center in Missouri is seeking a certified nursing assistant to support licensed nurses in a fast-paced ICU setting. You will provide direct patient care under supervision, including ADLs, vital signs, and patient safety activities on a rotating 36-hour week (days and nights).

Required: High School Diploma or GED and CNA certification. Prior CNA/doctor assistant experience preferred; benefits eligible and comprehensive rewards program

Qualifications

• CNA certification required or preferred.
• Direct patient care under nurse supervision.

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 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 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.

Skills

CNA experience

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center in Missouri is seeking a certified nursing assistant to support licensed nurses in a fast-paced ICU setting. You will provide direct patient care under supervision, including ADLs, vital signs, and patient safety activities on a rotating 36-hour week (days and nights).

Required: High School Diploma or GED and CNA certification. Prior CNA/doctor assistant experience preferred; benefits eligible and comprehensive rewards program