Patient Care Tech - 2S Med Surg - LSL - Nights

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Are you looking to take that next step in your Healthcare career?

This role requires a compassionate professional who can effectively receive patient care assignments from our registered nurses (RNs) and carry out delegated tasks with competence, particularly for specific patient age groups. In an inpatient setting, you would be instrumental in monitoring patients, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring their comfort and well-being. This includes performing various direct patient care tasks such as dressing changes, assisting with mobility, and preparing patients for discharge.

To show our appreciation for your skills and dedication, we are offering a generous $2000 sign-on bonus for this position. This bonus is a testament to our commitment to attracting top talent like yourself and recognizing the value you bring to our organization.

• Department: Med/Surg- 2South​

• Patient Population: Adult/Geriatric general Med and Med-Tele patients, very low percentage of post procedure pediatrics. ​

• Ratio: 1:12 Patients

• Schedule: ​Full Time​ nights (3) 12 hour shifts, every third weekend rotation

• Starting Pay: ​$18.00/hour​ (Offers are based on years of experience and equity for this role.) 

• Shift Differentials: Nights- $1.50, Weekends- $1.25​

• Location: St. Joseph Lake St Louis

Job Summary:

Under supervision and in collaboration with other health care professionals, assist in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge.  Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
• Collects and documents data for the admission assessment, reassessment and/or scheduling appointments or surgeries at specific times for patient population.  May document and provide appropriate data to the RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.
• Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.  Utilizes time and supplies economically and conscientiously.
• Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.
• In an inpatient environment, responsibilities may also include the following: answers patients’ calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.  Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds.  Performs dressing changes, ene