Patient Safety Assistant

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Full-Time; nights position! Float differential! Mileage reimbursement!

Shift differentials! PCT candidates for the CSO must have both a high school diploma AND 2+ years experience working in an acute hospital setting in a similar role. OverviewBJC Corporate Health Services comprises several organizations that share a dedication to creating and maintaining healthy workplaces.

Serving hundreds of area employers as well as BJC HealthCare, BJC Corporate Health Services specializes in improving worker health, safety and productivity and reducing costs associated with work-related illness/injury and absenteeism.

Role PurposeProvides direct care to patients including those with complex behavioral and/or mental health needs under the direction and supervision of a licensed professional nurse. ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate 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 environmentCollects 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. Minimum RequirementsEducationHigh School Diploma or GEDPreferred RequirementsEducationAssociate's DegreeExperienceNo ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsCPICardiopulmonary Resuscitation Benefits and Legal StatementBJC 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 dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.*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