Nurse Tech/Unit Secretary - Labor & Delivery - PRN Nights

Williamson Health•Franklin, TN

About The Position

Provides daily hygiene assistance, support with activities of daily living, and timely, accurate data collection. 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 role provides patient-care and clerical support in a Medical-Surgical Unit serving patients from less than one year of age to over 99 years of age.

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 twelve hours a day.
Ability to lift up to 250 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Certification or at least one year of nursing assistant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with data collection.
Organize assigned tasks and responsibilities.
Assist with patient care by identifying and reporting problems or needs and performing interventions consistent with identified problems as directed by the nurse.
Collaborate with appropriate health care team members to coordinate timely delivery of patient care.
Assist with treatments, procedures, and equipment appropriate to the area, following policies, procedures, and competency 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 orienting new employees.
Handle and transport medications and solutions safely in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Assist with daily hygiene and activities of daily living.
Communicate nursing care needs in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintain the work environment.