Surgical Care Aide — Nights, 36h/Week

BJC HealthCare; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Alton Memorial Hospital is seeking a patient care support role to work with licensed nurses, providing direct care to a team of patients in a safe environment. The incumbent will assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, and help with education and documentation under supervision.

The role emphasizes patient safety and quality, with a schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holiday rotation. Education required is a high school diploma or GED, and CNA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician.
• Benefits Eligible.
• 36 hours per week; Nights: 7:00pm-7:30am; Holiday Rotation; Every other weekend required.

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.

Skills

CNA experience

Nurse assistant

EMT

Surgical technician

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician
• Benefits Eligible
• 36 hours per week
  • Nights: 7:00pm-7:30am
• Holiday Rotation
• Every other weekend required

Overview

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

The Surgical Care Unit consists of a 12 bed inpatient care unit and a six bed observation suite. Surgical Care Unit provides quality care to; general surgery, orthopedic, pediatric and medical observation population. Utilizing a philosophy of patient cen

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

Preferred Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

Certified Nurse Assistant

Benefits and Legal Statement

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

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*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