Neurology, Patient Care Tech, FT

About the role

Full Time, 36 hours per week with a rotating schedule. Every third weekend required. Benefit eligible.

Role purpose

Provides direct patient care to support the licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients to ensure a safe environment by reducing risk of harm. Collects vital information on the patient and reports such to the nursing team, contributing 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 requirements

• 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
• 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