Nurse Tech ICU
About The Position
This position functions as a team member in the delivery of quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider. The Nurse Tech performs basic skills per department guidelines and communicates observations to members of the health care team. They collect and report physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families in coordination with and as delineated by the RN or Provider. Responsibilities include taking vitals, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating, wound care, catheterization, and acting as a safety attendant for patients. Ensures that the required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner. The unit, 1H, is a 22-bed adult critical care unit at Blodgett Hospital that cares for medical ICU patients as well as some surgical ICU patients. Patients on this unit have a wide variety of diagnoses including stroke, sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis, and respiratory failure. Staff will gain experience with ventilators, sedation, paralytics, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), post cardiac arrest cooling, ICU thrombolytic therapy, and more. The team includes nurses with various experience levels and a collaborative approach with ICU providers, respiratory care, physical therapy, pharmacy, and social work. 1H is described as a supportive environment for new staff.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year of direct patient care experience
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
Nice To Haves
- Direct patient care in a hospital setting
Responsibilities
- Acts as a team member in the delivery of quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider.
- Performs basic skills per department guidelines and communicates observations to members of the health care team.
- Collects and reports physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs of patients and families in coordination with and as delineated by the RN or Provider.
- Takes vitals, checks blood sugars, performs bed bathing, ambulation, wound care, catheterization and acts as a safety attendant for patients.
- Ensures that the required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
