Nurse Tech - Children's Hospital - Pediatric Acute Care - PRN

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

The Nurse Tech 1 provides direct patient care under the direction of the Assistant Nurse Manager, RN, or LPN and assists the nursing team in providing safe and effective care of patients within the scope of their practice.

Requirements

• Will consider a nursing student (RN or LPN) within one year of graduating from an accredited nursing program.
• Medical background.
• BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be maintained going forward.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Assist the nursing team in providing safe and effective care.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret appropriate information.
• Assist with various procedures, including activities of daily living.
• Measure intake and output.
• Clean areas and stock supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of sterile procedures.
• Work effectively as a member of a health team.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and co-workers.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees