BJC HealthCare
Progressive Care Unit - Student Nurse Tech
BJC HealthCare, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Additional Information About the Role
PRN- 2 shifts required every 6 weeksMust be able to complete 2-4 weeks of trainingOverviewChristian Hospital
has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24-hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.Progressive Care Unit is a 40 bed unit dedicated primarily to the cardiac and pulmonary patient populations. The unit has the ability to provide cardiac monitoring for all patients on the floor and includes a ten-bed Respiratory Care Unit for individuals with chronic lung illnesses. Progressive Care Unit is staffed by RNs, PCAs, and clerical associates.
Role Purpose
Provides multi-skilled, direct patient care, under the direction and supervision of a registered professional nurse. This job requires completion of a foundational nursing skills course or equivalent (fundamentals, foundations, or adult/peds health).ResponsibilitiesAssists 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.Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nursing team.Collects clinical data and information on patients and reports abnormal findings to the nurse.Instructs patients in preparations for tests and procedures.Minimum RequirementsEducation : Enrolled in an accredited RN program.Experience : No Experience.Supervisor Experience : No Experience.Preferred RequirementsEducation : Enrolled in an accredited BSN program.
Benefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt 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.*Not all benefits apply to all jobs.The 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.
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PRN- 2 shifts required every 6 weeksMust be able to complete 2-4 weeks of trainingOverviewChristian Hospital
has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24-hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.Progressive Care Unit is a 40 bed unit dedicated primarily to the cardiac and pulmonary patient populations. The unit has the ability to provide cardiac monitoring for all patients on the floor and includes a ten-bed Respiratory Care Unit for individuals with chronic lung illnesses. Progressive Care Unit is staffed by RNs, PCAs, and clerical associates.
Role Purpose
Provides multi-skilled, direct patient care, under the direction and supervision of a registered professional nurse. This job requires completion of a foundational nursing skills course or equivalent (fundamentals, foundations, or adult/peds health).ResponsibilitiesAssists 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.Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nursing team.Collects clinical data and information on patients and reports abnormal findings to the nurse.Instructs patients in preparations for tests and procedures.Minimum RequirementsEducation : Enrolled in an accredited RN program.Experience : No Experience.Supervisor Experience : No Experience.Preferred RequirementsEducation : Enrolled in an accredited BSN program.
Benefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt 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.*Not all benefits apply to all jobs.The 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.
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