Patient Care Associate: Nursing Surgical Services

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Think of what you could achieve if the best possible care was all that mattered. If you had the encouragement and opportunity to truly bond with the patients in your care. And if you could collaborate with the world’s brightest scientists, in a bench-to-bedside environment that put you on the leading edge of clinical breakthroughs for children with cancer, sickle cell, and other life-threatening diseases. It’s possible at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. As a clinical professional with us, you’ll be part of a team that gives our all to make a difference in the lives of patients with the rarest of conditions. All while receiving the resources and support you need to advance your career and be the force behind the cures.

Provides essential administrative, clerical, and patient care support within Radiology PeriAnesthesia, ensuring smooth daily operations and a positive experience for patients and their families. Assists the patient care team by coordinating unit-based activities, managing documentation, and supporting patient admission and discharge processes. Performs assigned patient care duties and maintains organized workflows to contribute to high-quality, compassionate care delivery.

Provides essential administrative, clerical, and patient care support within Radiology Peri Anesthesia, ensuring smooth daily operations and a positive experience for patients and their families. Assists the patient care team by coordinating unit-based activities, managing documentation, and supporting patient admission and discharge processes. Performs assigned patient care duties and maintains organized workflows to contribute to high-quality, compassionate care delivery.

Monday- Friday 8:00a-4:30p or 8:30a-5:00p.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant program required or completion of foundations of nursing from an accredited nursing program.

Minimum Experience:

• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Experience with TPR (Temperature, Pulse, Respiratory), BP (Blood Pressure), bed bath and ADL (Activities of daily living) preferred.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Is open to any type of change or new idea presented.
• Shows eagerness to learn from different avenues.
• Addresses needs/ problems in a logical manner, using defined approaches.
• Manages own time well to plan work and meet daily task needs.
• Executes routine tasks under guidance and/ or supervision.
• Shows attention to detail, produces quality work on time.
• Has clear, concise communication in both verbal and written communication.
• Listens to requests, confirms understanding of routine needs, and provides accurate answers.
• Shares information within team as directed.
• Seeks to understand patient needs by asking clarifying questions.
• Prioritizes responses to patient queries and acts with an overall sense of urgency and accuracy.
• Solves routine patient problems as per processes and seeks guidance as needed for a quick and appropriate resolution.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $19.50 - $28.50 per hour for the role of Patient Care Associate: Nursing Surgical Services.

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