BJC HealthCare
Location
St. Louis, Missouri
Provides direct patient care and supports licensed professional nurses by collecting vital information and reporting changes in patient status. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, performing clinical tests, and ensuring a safe environment for patients.
Requires a high school diploma or GED with no prior experience mandatory. A Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification and experience as a CNA, EMT, or surgical technician are preferred.
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
Barnes-Jewish Hospital is the St. Louis region’s top adult hospital. Formed from the merger of the former Barnes and Jewish Hospitals to become Missouri’s largest hospital, it continues the traditions of its predecessors along with its partner, Washington University School of Medicine, in providing cutting-edge treatments, educating future medical professionals and working to make our community as healthy as it can be.
For over two decades Barnes-Jewish Hospital has been ranked on the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll. In 2021, Barnes-Jewish ranked 17th overall with 11 specialties being ranked. The hospital was also the first hospital in Missouri to be designated as a Magnet® hospital in 2003 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing and has been redesignated consistently since.
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.
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
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