BJC HealthCare - Saint Louis, MO
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Saint Louis, MO
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The position involves providing direct patient care under the supervision of licensed professional nurses, ensuring a safe environment for patients and supporting their needs. The role includes collecting vital information, assisting with daily living activities, and participating in patient safety and quality compliance activities.
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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- No experience required
- Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician
- Licenses & Certifications: Certified Nurse Assistant
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC
- Pension Plan/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
- 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
