Transitional Care Unit Patient Care Technician - Full Time

BJC HealthCare; Missouri; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to provide direct patient care under licensed nurses in a 36-hour weekly night shift setting (7pm–7:30am). The role emphasizes patient safety, ADL assistance, vital signs, and documentation to support a safe care environment.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and CNA certification; no prior experience is required. Benefits apply; weekend and holiday rotations are included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Nurse Assistant license required.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the nurse supervision.
• Administers or assists with ADLs and vital signs.
• Collects patient data and reports changes to the nursing team.
• Maintains supplies and equipment for patient care.
• documents activities using correct medical terminology.

Skills

Vital signs

ADLs assistance

Patient safety

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

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

Overview

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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer