Vascular Surgery PCU - Student Nurse Tech (PRN)

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

9h • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides multi-skilled, direct patient care under the direction and supervision of a registered professional nurse. The role requires completion of a foundational nursing skills course or equivalent (fundamentals, foundations, or adult/peds health). The Vascular Surgery PCU is a fast-paced Cardiovascular Surgery division with 25 beds, caring for complex cardiovascular surgery patients. The Staff Nurse (RN) is an integral part of the patient care team, using critical thinking skills and clinical expertise to continually assess patients' status. The Staff Nurse (RN) is trained in critical care and will be certified in BLS, ACLS, ACUTE CARE, arterial line monitoring, and pacer wires.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an RN School of Nursing.
• Completed one (1) semester of a fundamental medical/surgical clinical.
• Must have a graduation date of December of 2026 or later.
• Enrolled in an accredited RN program.
• No Experience required.
• No Supervisor Experience required.

Nice To Haves

• 2 shifts every six weeks minimum (3 shifts every six weeks strongly preferred).
• Enrolled in an accredited BSN program.

Responsibilities

• Assists 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees