Spine - Full Time Days

Williamson Health•Franklin, TN

10d

About The Position

The Nurse Tech/Unit Secretary provides daily hygiene, assists with activities of daily living, and collects data in a timely and accurate manner. The role communicates appropriately with patients, families, and members of the health care team; transcribes the medical plan of care; maintains the work environment; and communicates nursing care needs promptly and accurately. The position supports patient care and clerical operations on a medical-surgical unit serving patients ranging in age from under one year to over 99 years.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Ability to communicate verbally in English and write legibly.
Ability to stand or work for up to 12 hours a day.
Ability to lift up to 250 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Certified nursing assistant, or at least one year of nursing assistant experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with data collection.
Organize assigned tasks and responsibilities.
Assist with patient care by identifying and reporting problems or needs and performing nurse-directed interventions consistent with identified problems.
Collaborate with appropriate health care team members to help coordinate timely patient care delivery.
Assist with treatments, procedures, and equipment appropriate to the area, following policies, procedures, and competency-based assessments.
Transcribe the medical plan of care.
Provide clerical support.
Document accurately and in a timely manner.
Handle assigned communications professionally and courteously.
Maintain a healing and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Maintain position-specific qualifications and attend mandatory in-services.
Facilitate staff development and assist with orientation of new employees.
Handle and transport medications and solutions safely in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Provide daily hygiene assistance and help patients with activities of daily living.
Maintain the work environment and communicate nursing care needs in a timely and accurate manner.