Vascular Surgery, Patient Care Tech - Full Time Days

Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Holiday Rotation

Every third weekend

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Missouri is seeking a Nurse Assistant to join the Vascular Surgery Progressive Care Unit. The role focuses on direct patient care under RN supervision, assisting with ADLs, vital signs, and documentation to ensure a safe, patient-centered environment.

The ideal candidate has CNA experience, a high school diploma, and is eligible for CNA certification. Benefits eligible with a 36-hour work week, day shifts from 7 am to 7 pm, and rotating weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician
• Certified Nurse Assistant license
• Education: High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
• Assists with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), performs vital signs, intake & output, and other patient care tasks as requested.
• Collects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
• Documents all patient care activities with correct medical terminology and supports patient safety.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

Great opportunity to join our Vascular Surgery Progressive Care Unit at Barnes Jewish Hospital!

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

Additional Information About The Role

Great opportunity to join our Vascular Surgery Progressive Care Unit at Barnes Jewish Hospital!

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

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.

Division 7500/75PCU is a fast paced Cardiovascular Surgery division made up of 25 beds with a mix of step down and pcu beds. We care for a variety of complex cardiovascular surgery patients including aortic and abdominal aneurysms, thoracic outlet syndrome, carotid artery disease, aorto-iliac and lower extremity occlusive disease, peripheral vascular disease, arrhythmia surgery, endoscopic coronary artery revascularization, valve repair and many more. The Staff Nurse (RN) is an integral part of the patient care team using critical thinking skills and clinical expertise to continually assess the patients' status. The Staff Nurse (RN) is trained in critical care and will be certified in BLS, ACLS, ACUTE CARE, arterial line monitoring, and pacer wires.

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

• 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

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