Nurse Tech - OR Surgery

LCMC Health•Covington, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Working as a Nurse Tech offers an opportunity to learn and gain a head start in a nursing career for individuals pursuing higher education in nursing or awaiting their nursing license. This role involves working under the direct supervision of registered nurses, interacting with patients, other healthcare team members, and physicians. Essential qualities for this position include the ability to take direction and work quickly and efficiently in high-pressure situations. The role is presented as a chance to make a significant difference and contribute to a larger purpose. LCMC Health, the employer, is described as a community dedicated to providing exceptional care across Louisiana and beyond, fostering a culture that values authenticity, originality, equity, and inclusion. Lakeview Hospital, a part of LCMC Health, is highlighted for its Level II trauma center and its nationally recognized standards of excellence in various medical fields.

Requirements

Enrollment in an accredited Professional School of Nursing or graduate of an accredited Professional School of Nursing waiting to NCLEX for Licensure.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Deliver healthcare with heart.
Give people a reason to smile.
Put a little love in your work.
Be honest and real, but with compassion.
Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
Love what makes you, you - because we do.

Responsibilities

Embrace teamwork and direction in performance of duties.
Maintain a neat and organized environment promoting efficient patient care, parent/patient satisfaction, and overall safety of patients, visitors, and staff.
Demonstrate appropriate use of standard precautions when delivering patient care or techniques for patients requiring isolation.
Lift, move or transfer patients utilizing proper body mechanics to prevent self-injury or injury to others and assist nursing staff with patient transport, repositioning, and transfer of patients.
Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
Provide oversight for patients in holding area.
Clean patient bays/areas after each patient use including emptying linen hampers as needed, sanitizing equipment and workstations, reporting broken equipment to the Charge Nurse/Nurse and plant operations.
Answer telephone and relay messages, verify room assignments, communicate with patient liaison to provide updates and request visitors as directed by the RN.
Transport specimens to laboratory.
Receive and stock supplies, equipment, linens, and validate accuracy of delivered supplies using purchase order.
Participate as a dependable team member, assisting when requested and volunteering when the need is obvious.
Attend all applicable unit in-services and continuing educational programs.