Nurse Tech - Neonatal ICU - PRN

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

80d

About The Position

A senior nursing student under the supervision of a Registered Nurse will assist in providing direct and/or indirect care of the patient. The NICU Nurse Tech 1 serves as a unit clerk by answering the telephone, screening and verifying all visitors who enter in the unit while maintaining and completing clerical responsibilities as required. Responsible for stocking department supplies, maintaining par levels, as well as cleaning designated NICU equipment and unit specific areas. Must be able to communicate effectively and adapt to the constantly changing workload related to increase volume and acuity. The Nurse Tech 1 may also perform non-licensed patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, may be floated to work in other areas of Children's and utilized as a sitter.

Requirements

• Nursing student (RN or LPN) within one year of graduating from an accredited nursing program.
• Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills.
• Knowledge of organizational functions and regulations.
• Knowledge of current trends and new developments in nursing.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing applicable to areas requiring special education.
• BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and to be maintained going forward.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing direct and/or indirect care of the patient under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Serve as a unit clerk by answering the telephone and screening visitors.
• Verify all visitors who enter the unit.
• Maintain and complete clerical responsibilities as required.
• Stock department supplies and maintain par levels.
• Clean designated NICU equipment and unit specific areas.
• Communicate effectively and adapt to changing workloads.
• Perform non-licensed patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Float to work in other areas of Children's as needed.
• Act as a sitter when required.

What This Job Offers

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