Patient Care Tech: Vital Signs & Family-Centered Support

BJC HealthCare (New); Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL at Washington University Medical Center is seeking a certified nurse assistant to provide direct patient care in a 38-bed surgical unit. You will support licensed nurses by performing ADL assistance, vital signs, intake and output measures, catheter care, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing as requested.

Join a Magnet-designated environment with a strong emphasis on patient safety and team-based care. No prior experience required; CNA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CNA certification preferred/required.
• No prior experience required or specified.

Responsibilities

• Implements direct patient care under supervision.
• Assists with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and monitors vital signs.
• Collects patient information and reports changes to the nursing staff.
• Documents patient care activities using proper medical terminology.
• Acts as 1:1 patient safety sitter when necessary and ensures supplies are available.

Skills

Vital signs

ADLs assistance

Documentation

Patient safety

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL at Washington University Medical Center is seeking a certified nurse assistant to provide direct patient care in a 38-bed surgical unit. You will support licensed nurses by performing ADL assistance, vital signs, intake and output measures, catheter care, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing as requested.

Join a Magnet-designated environment with a strong emphasis on patient safety and team-based care. No prior experience required; CNA certification is preferred.