Nursery Patient Care Tech - FT

Additional Information About the Role

• Must be able to attend a 2-week orientation, Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Sign-On Bonus Eligible – $1,000

• Benefits Eligible

• 40 hours per week, Evenings: Sunday–Thursday, 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Overview

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound, and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children's Hospital.

Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.

Newly remodeled with the capacity for 25 neonates, the designated Level IIIA NICU at Missouri Baptist Medical Center is prepared to handle premature babies, high-risk newborns, and multiple births, with a staff of superior neonatologists from Washington University and St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care to support the licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients, ensuring a safe environment by reducing the risk of harm. Collects vital information on the patient and reports it to the nursing team, contributing to the overall assessment and any changes in the 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 the nurse with patient and family education. Documents all patient care activities provided using correct medical terminology. Acts as a 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 required

Supervisor Experience:
None required

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, 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

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The above description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required. Equal Opportunity Employer