Patient Safety Assistant Hematology/Oncology, Saint Louis, Missouri

Additional Job Information

24 Hours per Week -

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Job ID: 1209982
Employment Status: Part-Time
More Information:

For more than 130 years, St. Louis Children's Hospital has provided exceptional care for children in all 50 states and 80 countries around the world. With its academic partner, Washington University School of Medicine, Children's is consistently ranked among the nation's best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. A member of BJC Healthcare, St. Louis Children's Hospital follows one simple mission - to do what's right for kids. That mission comes to life through medical discovery, innovative therapies and compassionate care. In 2018, Children's expanded with a state-of-the-art, 12-story medical tower. To learn more, visit StLouisChildrens.org, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Overview

Role Purpose

Provides direct care to patients including those with complex behavioral and/or mental health needs under the direction and supervision of a licensed professional nurse.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate skill and judgement necessary to provide safe and effective care to patients including those with complex behavioral and/or mental health needs.

Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse promoting patient and family centered care in a healing environment

Collects clinical data and information on patients, documents appropriate data, and reports changes in patient status to the healthcare team.

Uses effective communication skills to collaborate with members of the health care team to provide a safe environment to achieve optimal outcomes.

Provides continual observation, ongoing documentation, and participates in the development of the plan of care for patients with complex behavioral and/or mental health needs.

BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Requirements and Additional Job Information

Degree

Associate's Degree

Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

CPI

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Clinical - Direct Skills

Pediatric - Less than 1 year

Patient Safety - Less than 1 year

Direct Patient Care - Less than 1 year

Hospital Setting - Less than 1 year

Behavioral/Mental Health - Less than 1 year

Benefits Statement

Note: not all benefits apply to all openings

- Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options
- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
- On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)
- Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time

*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center

Legal Statement

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