Thoracic Surgery, Student Nurse Tech - PRN

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance paid by BJC

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance available on first day

Paid Time Off benefit

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is seeking a nursing assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in a fast-paced thoracic surgery unit. Candidates must be enrolled in an RN program with no prior experience required. The role offers opportunities to learn critical nursing skills in a supportive environment, with various rotations and benefits.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an RN School of Nursing.
• No prior experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assists nurse with patient and family education.
• Implements direct patient care under supervision.
• Collects clinical data and reports abnormal findings.

Education

Enrolled in accredited RN program

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• Currently enrolled in an RN School of Nursing and have completed one (1) semester of a fundamental medical/surgical clinical
• Minimum of 2 shifts every six weeks- Rotating
• Days: 7 am-7 pm
• Nights: 7 pm-7 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.

Thoracic Surgery is a fast paced surgical stepdown unit with 6 PCU beds and 18 floor beds. We care for complex thoracic surgeries, including lung transplant, thoracotomy, esophagectomy, thymectomy, hiatal hernia repair. We are a Dedicated Education Unit, specializing in training nurses. This unit provides experience for nurses who are interested in promoting to critical care, including hemodynamic monitoring, IV drip titration, chest tube management and critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides multi-skilled, direct patient care, under the direction and supervision of a registered professional nurse. This job requires completion of a foundational nursing skills course or equivalent (fundamentals, foundations, or adult/peds health.

Responsibilities

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.

Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nursing team.

Collects clinical data and information on patients and reports abnormal findings to the nurse.

Instructs patients in preparations for tests and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Enrolled-accredited RN program

Experience

No Experience

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education

Enrolled-accredited BSN progrm

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
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 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 www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*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