PATIENT CARE TECH Nephology/Telemetry
Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
Additional Information About the Role
- Full Time Nights36 Hours a Week12 Hour Shifts7:00 p.m. - 7:00
a.m.Sign-On Bonus Eligible OverviewChristian Hospital is a
full-service acute care community hospital located on 28 acres in
north St. Louis County. Christian Hospital is noted for its
excellence in heart services and lifesaving cardiothoracic surgery,
emergency medicine, breast health services, orthopedic/spine
surgery, hyperbaric wound care, pain management, vascular surgery,
endocrinology, gastrointestinal care, stroke care, nephrology,
therapy, radiology, urology, pulmonary care and treating sleep
disorders.Northwest HealthCare, located six miles west of Christian
Hospital, provides the community 24-hour emergency care, with
Washington University Physicians and St. Louis Children's Hospital
providing pediatric services. Northwest HealthCare is also home to
the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of full-service outpatient
diagnostic and imaging services in a convenient setting.Role
PurposeProvides 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
- High School Diploma or GED Preferred QualificationsPreferred
Requirements
- Certified Nurse AssistantBenefits StatementNote: not all
benefits apply to all openings- Comprehensive medical, dental, life
insurance, and disability plan options- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan-
401(k) plan- Tuition Assistance- Health Care and Dependent Care
Reimbursement Accounts- On-Site Fitness Center (depending on
location)- Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick
time*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital
East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health CenterLegal StatementThe
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
Keywords: BJC HealthCare, St. Louis , PATIENT CARE TECH Nephology/Telemetry, Other , Saint Louis, Missouri
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