Acute Medicine Patient Care Technician - PRN

Job description

City/State: Saint Louis, Missouri

nCategories: Nursing Services

nJob Status: PRN

nReq ID :

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

nAdditional Information About the Role

nnnPreferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician

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nnTwo shifts every 6 weeks - rotating

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nnDays 7am-7:30pm

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nnNights 7pm-7:30am

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nnHoliday Rotation

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nnWeekend Rotation

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n nOverview

nBarnes-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.

nAcute Care Medicine has patients with a full range of clinical issues-from significant blood dyscrasias, advanced endocrine pathology, heart and renal failure, GI conditions, infectious diseases, asthma and a multitude of other conditions and diseases.¿ Due to the patient acuity on the nursing division, 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.

nPreferred Qualifications

nRole Purpose

nProvides 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.

nResponsibilities

nnnImplements 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.

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nnCollects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.

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nnAssists 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.

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nnEnsures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient's needs.

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nnParticipates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.

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n nMinimum Requirements

nEducation

nnHigh School Diploma or GED

n nExperience

nnNo Experience

n nSupervisor Experience

nnNo Experience

n nPreferred Requirements

nLicenses & Certifications

nnCertified Nurse Assistant

n nBenefits and Legal Statement

nBJC Total Rewards

nAt 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.

nnnComprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date

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nnDisability insurance* paid for by BJC

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nnAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution

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nn401(k) plan with BJC match

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nnTuition Assistance available on first day

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nnBJC Institute for Learning and Development

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nnHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

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nnPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time

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nnAdoption assistance

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n nTo learn more, go to our Benefits Summary ( .

n*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

nThe 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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