Patient Care Technician (Student Nurse)
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Job Description
About Company
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is recognized as the largest hospital in Missouri and is highly esteemed, having been ranked among the nation’s top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital’s medical staff comprises full-time academic faculty and community physicians from Washington University School of Medicine, further supported by a comprehensive house staff including residents, interns, fellows, and other medical professionals. Demonstrating its commitment to exceptional patient care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital holds the distinction of being the first adult hospital in Missouri to achieve Magnet Hospital certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a testament to its excellence in nursing.
Job Description
This role is for an individual providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.
Role Purpose:
To provide multi-skilled, direct patient care, under the direction and supervision of a registered professional nurse. This position requires the completion of a foundational nursing skills course or its equivalent (such as fundamentals, foundations, or adult/pediatric health).
Responsibilities:
• Assists nurses with patient and family education.
• Documents all provided patient care activities accurately, using correct medical terminology.
• Acts as a 1:1 patient safety sitter when necessary.
• Ensures the availability of necessary supplies and equipment to meet each patient’s individual needs.
• Implements direct patient care as directed by and under the supervision of the nursing team.
• Collects clinical data and information on patients, and promptly reports any abnormal findings to the nurse.
• Instructs patients in preparations required for tests and procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
• Education: Must be currently enrolled in an accredited RN program.
• Clinical Experience: Must have completed one (1) semester of a fundamental medical/surgical clinical.
• Experience: No prior experience is required.
• Supervisor Experience: No prior supervisor experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Education: Currently enrolled in an accredited BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) program.
Additional Information About The Role (Schedule & Rotation):
• Shift Frequency: A minimum of 2 shifts must be worked every six weeks.
• Shift Type: Rotating shifts.
• Shift Hours:
• Days: 7 am – 7 pm
• Nights: 7 pm – 7 am
• Rotation Requirements: Includes Holiday Rotation and Weekend Rotation.
Benefits (BJC Total Rewards):
BJC is committed to offering a comprehensive benefits and resources package designed to support employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being. Available benefits include:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services, effective from the first day of the month following the hire date.
• Disability insurance, with premiums paid by BJC.
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan, funded by BJC.
• 401(k) plan with a BJC match.
• Tuition Assistance, available from the first day of employment.
• Access to the BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit, which combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.
(Note: Not all benefits may apply to all job positions.)
