Certified Nurse Tech - Surgical Unit (Nights)

Tanner Health•Carrollton, GA

About The Position

The Nursing Technician performs basic nursing care and procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. The role provides patient care that attends to patients’ physical and emotional needs in a family-oriented environment, protects patient rights and confidentiality, and supports patients and families as an advocate. The technician communicates with patients, families, staff, and physicians to provide very good customer service and contributes as a team member within the department, facility, and health system. The position requires maintaining required knowledge and training, working within scope of practice, using routine unit equipment, and documenting in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. The technician works safely under general supervision, follows age-specific care practices and applicable standards, and participates in quality improvement and organizational goals. The position may also involve instructing new employees and nursing assistants and correcting work routines according to policy. The work environment involves constant exposure to dirt, odors, or noise, occupational risks, and potential contact with bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and biohazardous materials. The role requires strenuous physical effort and frequent or constant physical activity, including standing, walking, lifting, carrying, climbing, and pushing or pulling loads.

Requirements

Ability to read and write.
No prior work experience is required.
Healthcare Provider CPR certification; BLS is required within 30 days.
One of the following: currently enrolled in a practical nursing program; currently enrolled in a professional nursing program; previous experience working with patients; one quarter of clinical experience as a student nurse; successful completion of a nurse aide course; or experience in a related healthcare field.
Ability to work within the scope of practice and under general supervision.

Nice To Haves

Currently enrolled in a practical or professional nursing program, previous patient-care experience, one quarter of clinical experience as a student nurse, successful completion of a nurse aide course, or experience in a related healthcare field.

Responsibilities

Respect patient rights and confidentiality.
Greet and communicate regularly with patients, families, staff, and physicians to provide very good customer service.
Involve a family member or significant other in the treatment process when appropriate.
Serve as a patient advocate and assist patients and families in meeting their identified needs.
Work as a team member within the department, facility, and health system, and serve as a resource to other Nursing Technicians.
Maintain required knowledge and training and work within the scope of practice.
Perform basic patient care addressing patients’ physical and emotional needs.
Document in compliance with hospital policy, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Understand and operate basic equipment routinely used on the unit, including EKG, VSM, and Accucheck equipment.
Work safely and responsibly under general supervision.
Demonstrate behaviors and decision-making appropriate for age-specific care across the populations served.
Comply with standards set by The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies.
Participate in quality improvement and other processes as requested.
Support annual departmental, facility, and system goals.
Detect, observe, and report compliance variances to the immediate supervisor, Compliance Officer, or Hotline.
May instruct new employees and other nursing assistants and correct work routines according to hospital policy and procedure.