Nurse Tech I - ED Overflow (Nights)

Tanner Health System • Villa Rica, GA

41d

About The Position

The Nursing Technician performs basic nursing care and procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Requirements

• Ability to read and write
• No prior work experience required
• HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (CPR)

Nice To Haves

• Currently enrolled in a practical nursing program or a student currently enrolled in a professional nursing program, or previous experience working with patients, or one quarter of clinical experience as a student nurse, or successful completion of a nurse aide course, or experience from a related health care field preferred
• NOTE: BLS within 30 days

Responsibilities

• Respects patient rights and confidentiality.
• Greets and regularly communications with patients, families, staff and physicians to assure VERY GOOD customer service.
• As appropriate involves family significant other in treatment process
• Serves as a patient advocate and assists the patient and family in meeting their identified needs.
• Functions as a team player within the department, facility, and system.
• Serves as a resource to other Nursing Technicians.
• Maintains required knowledge training and functions within scope of practice.
• Performs basic patient care attending to physical and emotional needs of the patient in a family oriented environment.
• Documentation is in compliance with hospital policy and procedure and other regulatory agencies.
• Effectively understands and operates basic equipment used routinely on the unit (EKG, VSM, Accucheck, etc.)
• Demonstrates the ability to work safely and responsibly under general supervision.
• Demonstrates behaviors necessary for age-specific care and knowledge of decision making process for all ages of population(s) served.
• Complies with standards set forth by The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies.
• Participates in Quality Improvement and other process(s) as requested.
• Supports annual departmental, facility and system goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees