Nurse Tech Cardiac Care Unit
About The Position
About this unit: 6 North is a 38 bed Cardiovascular unit that specializes in caring for adult patients with Heart Failure, cardiac dysrhythmias, newly implanted pacemakers and defibrillators, pulmonary hypertension and cardiac conditions requiring medical treatment. Most patients receive continuous telemetry monitoring. Care is provided 24 hours per day 7 days a week. Scope of Work Nurse Technicians act as a team member in the delivery of quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Responsibilities include taking vitals, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating, wound care, catheterization and acting as a safety attendant for patients. Articulates the nursing technician role to the patient, family and health team members. Provides support to facilitate safe, quality patient care in a cost-effective manner. Cleans patient’s environment / work area / equipment and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department / unit personnel. Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organization data.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Within 90 Days
Responsibilities
- taking vitals
- checking blood sugars
- bed bathing
- ambulating
- wound care
- catheterization
- acting as a safety attendant for patients
- Articulates the nursing technician role to the patient, family and health team members.
- Provides support to facilitate safe, quality patient care in a cost-effective manner.
- Cleans patient’s environment / work area / equipment and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department / unit personnel.
- Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior.
- Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organization data.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here .
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
