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 basic patient care addressing physical and emotional needs in a family-oriented environment, with documentation in compliance with hospital policy, procedures, and regulatory requirements. The technician uses routine unit equipment, works safely under general supervision, and provides age-specific care. The position requires adherence to patient rights and confidentiality, service standards, and Tanner Health System’s ethics and compliance program.

Requirements

Ability to read and write.
No prior work experience required.
Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
BLS within 30 days.
Must meet at least one of the following preferred qualification pathways: 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 health care field.

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in a practical or professional nursing program, patient-care experience, a quarter of clinical experience as a student nurse, completion of a nurse aide course, or experience in a related health care field.

Responsibilities

Respect patient rights and confidentiality.
Communicate with patients, families, staff, and physicians to provide very good customer service; involve family or significant others in treatment when appropriate and advocate for patients and families.
Work as a team member within the department, facility, and system, and serve as a resource to other Nursing Technicians.
Maintain required knowledge and training and work within scope of practice.
Provide basic patient care addressing patients’ physical and emotional needs.
Document care in accordance with hospital policy, procedures, and regulatory agency requirements.
Operate routine unit equipment, including EKG, VSM, and Accucheck equipment.
Work safely and responsibly under general supervision and demonstrate behaviors needed for age-specific care.
Comply with standards of 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.