NURSE TECH - IRREGULAR PART-TIME & DAY SHIFT

La Crosse County • La Crosse, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a nursing position within the La Crosse County Long-Term Care Campuses for a student nurse who is either currently enrolled in a nursing program leading to a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Nurse Technician performs those nursing tasks for which trained and in which the employee is able to demonstrate competency. Location: Hillview Health Care Center Shift: Day Shift (6:30a-3p) Position Type: Irregular Part-Time (weekend and holiday rotation with opportunity to pick up additional shifts)

Requirements

• Requires nursing student who either is currently enrolled and actively taking nursing courses (no break of more than one year between nursing courses) in a nursing program leading to Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse and has completed a pharmacology/medication administration course, or who has failed the licensure exam and is awaiting a retake of the exam, pursuant to the requirements of the Wisconsin Administrative Code and Bureau of Quality Assurance BQA-01-021.
• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant and on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry
• Must successfully pass a background check as required by the Wisconsin Caregiver Law.
• Nursing student must maintain passing grades in all nursing classes.
• After graduation from an accredited nursing program, the graduate nurse must pass the state licensure exam within six months to continue in the nurse technician role.
• Ability to record observations with accuracy and clarity.
• Demonstration of competency in the required skills for the position.

Responsibilities

• As part of nursing care team, assists in formulating and carrying out a plan of care that meets the residents' holistic needs in accordance with nursing home policies and procedures.
• Under supervision of a registered nurse, provides direct nursing care including administering medications and treatments.
• Provides for the safety and wellbeing of the resident in accordance with nursing home policies and procedures.
• Serves as liaison between resident and RN in charge of resident's care. Communicates appropriate resident information to RN.
• Carries out physician's orders under the direction of a RN. Seeks clarification when communication/directions are not clear.
• Carries out assigned duties promptly, safely and accurately.
• Seeks appropriate assistance in solving clinical problems.
• Works safely and follows safety practices and standards of the facility; responsible for reporting or correcting any existing or potential safety or accident hazard.
• Maintains residents' rights and confidentiality of resident information; reports all suspected cases of resident abuse to the Administrator.
• Employee is expected to report to work when scheduled, with minimum use of sick leave, to build up sick leave balance for income protection for unexpected illness.
• In this public service position, employee is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times, with the public and clients. Establishes and maintains a courteous, cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors and public officials.
• Attends in-service education as provided or mandated.
• This position is required to perform other duties as may be assigned or required.
• Tasks assigned to this position involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood or body fluids.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed