ENT/Plastic Recon Surgery Student Nurse Tech

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: October 13, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionAdditional Information About the Role

• • Currently enrolled in an accredited BSN nursing school program
  • Completed nursing fundamentals or equivalent course (or within 90 days of completion)
  • Two shifts every 6 weeks – rotating
    • Days 7am-7:30pm
    • Nights 7pm-7:30am
    • Holiday Rotation
    • Weekend Rotation
    • Overview
      
      Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.The Surgical Services Department provides pre-op and post-op inpatient care to those patients undergoing surgical procedures in the areas of ENT and Plastic surgery. Inpatient care in this department focuses on pre-op needs, post-op care and treatment after phase I recovery through discharge from an inpatient nursing division. The department's surgical observation unit provides more intensive care and treatment to those post-op or post-traumatic patients whose condition requires treatment at this level.Preferred Qualifications
      
      Role PurposeProvides 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. 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.Minimum RequirementsEducation
      • Enrolled-accredited RN programExperience
      • No ExperienceSupervisor Experience
      • No ExperiencePreferred RequirementsEducation
      • Enrolled-accredited BSN progrmBenefits and Legal Statement
        
        BJC 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, vison, 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 assistanceTo learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe 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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