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Transitional Care Unit Patient Care Technician - Full Time

St. Louis, MOOnsiteFull TimePosted 25 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Patient Care
  • Vital Signs
  • Intake & Output
  • Fall Prevention
  • Pressure Ulcer Prevention
  • Urinary Catheter Care
  • Phlebotomy
  • Point of Care Testing
  • Medical Terminology
  • Patient Safety

Nice to have

  • CNA
  • Nurse Assistant
  • EMT
  • Surgical Technician

Role summary

Provides direct patient care in a Transitional Care Unit under the supervision of licensed nurses. Responsibilities include assisting patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), collecting vital signs and clinical data, reporting changes in patient status, assisting with patient education, performing phlebotomy and point of care testing, and ensuring patient safety. The role also involves maintaining supplies and equipment and participating in activities promoting safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with no prior experience necessary. Preferred experience includes CNA, nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician.

Additional Information About the Role

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

Overview


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

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    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

    To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

    *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

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