Progressive Care Unit Patient Care Technician, FT

Missouri Baptist Medical Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis County is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support licensed nurses on a patient‑care team.

This full‑time role covers 36 hours per week with night shifts from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am in the Progressive Care Unit, a 16‑bed unit caring for post‑operative cardiovascular and thoracic patients. Responsibilities include assisting with Activities of Daily Living, measuring vital signs, intake and output, phlebotomy or point of care testing as requested,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is required.
• No prior experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse and promotes patient and family centered care.
• Administers or assists with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and performs vital signs, intake/output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy or point of care testing as requested.
• Collects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes to the nurse. Documents care using correct medical terminology.
• Acts as 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary and ensures availability of supplies and equipment.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance, and professional development.

Skills

CNA

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

• Full Time, 36 Hours/wk
• Night Shift, 7:00p - 7:00a
• Benefit Eligible
• Holiday & Weekend Rotation

Additional Preferred Requirements

• CNA

Missouri Baptist Medical Center

an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.

The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at Missouri Baptist Medical Center is a 16-bed in-patient unit, caring for post-operative cardiovascular and thoracic surgical patients once they no longer require intensive CVR monitoring.

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

BJC Total Rewards

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

• Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer