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Med Surg Gen SH Patient Care Tech - FT

Med Surg Gen SH Patient Care Tech - FT

Missouri StaffingSt Louis, MO, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Nursing Services Position

City / State : Saint Louis, Missouri

Categories : Nursing Services

Job Status : Full-Time

Pay Range : $17.50 $22.75 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)

Additional Information About the Role :

  • Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician
  • Sign-On Bonus Eligible - $1000
  • Benefits Eligible
  • 36 Hours Per Week
  • Days 7am-7 : 30pm
  • 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.

Acute Care Medicine manages patients with a full range of clinical issues-from significant blood dyscrasias, advanced endocrine pathology, heart and renal failure, GI conditions, infectious diseases, asthma, cystic fibrosis and a multitude of other conditions and diseases. Because of our patient acuity, we provide advanced training to bring new nurses to the highest level of functioning. Each unit is lead by a clinical manager and lead charge nurse. The unit is supported by an advanced practice nurse. Additionally each unit is assigned a case manager, social worker, physical therapist, dietitian, and pharmacist. This multidisciplinary team works in conjunction with the physicians, nurses and patient care technicians to provide quality patient care.

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

    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

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