Neurology Patient Care Technician-Full Time
About The Position
The Neurology Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse, supporting licensed professional nurses and promoting a safe, healing environment for patients and families. The role gathers patient information and reports changes in condition to the nursing team to contribute to patient assessment and care. The position is based in the Comprehensive Medical Rehabilitation Unit (C.M.R.U.), an 18-bed inpatient unit at Christian Hospital. The unit serves adult through geriatric patients who need intensive rehabilitation therapy, including patients with diagnoses such as stroke, neurological or neuromuscular disorders, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and other conditions. This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week, with day hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Holiday rotation and every-other-weekend work are required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- No prior experience required.
- No supervisor experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience as a CNA, nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician.
- Certified Nurse Assistant certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under nurse supervision, promoting patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Perform vital signs, intake and output measurement, fall and pressure-ulcer prevention measures, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing as requested.
- Collect clinical data and report changes in patient status to the nurse.
- Assist the nurse with patient and family education.
- Document patient care activities using correct medical terminology.
- Act as a 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.
- Ensure supplies and equipment are available to meet each patient's needs.
- Participate in activities promoting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in professional development.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available the first day of the month after hire.
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
- 401(k) plan with BJC match.
- Tuition assistance available on the first day.
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
- Adoption assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
