Patient Care Tech- PRN General Surgery 6400

Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

36 Hours Per Week

Weekend Rotation

Holiday Rotation

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center in Missouri is seeking a compassionate CNA or nurse assistant to join the Surgical Services team. This role provides direct patient care under licensed nurses, supports pre-op and post-op needs, and helps maintain a safe, healing environment.

Shifts are nights 7:00 pm to 7:30 am, 36 hours per week, with weekend and holiday rotation. A High School Diploma or GED and CNA certification are required, with benefits eligible employment at

Qualifications

• Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Licensure: Certified Nurse Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family centered care.
• Collects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
• Assists nurse with patient and family education and documents all patient care activities.
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient's needs.
• Participates in patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance activities.

Skills

CNA experience

Nurse assistant

EMT / Surgical tech background

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician
• Benefits Eligible
• Nights 7:00 pm-7:30 am
• Holiday Rotation

Additional Information About The Role

• Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician
• Benefits Eligible
• 36 Hours Per Week
• Nights 7:00 pm-7:30 am
• Holiday Rotation
• Weekend Rotation

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. The Surgical Services Department provides pre-op and post-op inpatient care to those patients undergoing specialty surgical procedures in the areas of abdominal solid organ transplant, vascular surgery, hepatobiliary, trauma, ear-nose and throat, orthopedic, colo-rectal, urology and other general surgical procedures. Inpatient care in this department focuses on pre-op needs, post-op care and treatment after phase I recovery through discharge from an inpatient nursing division. The department's surgical observation unit and ICU provide intensive care and treatment to those post-op or post-traumatic patients whose condition requires treatment at this level.

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

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Nurse Assistant

Benefits And Legal Statement

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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

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