Nurse Tech OR Days
About The Position
The Nurse Tech role provides an opportunity for people pursuing nursing education or awaiting nursing licensure to gain experience and contribute to patient care. Under the direct supervision of registered nurses, the Nurse Tech interacts with patients, physicians, and other healthcare team members. The role requires the ability to take direction and work quickly and efficiently in high-pressure situations. The position supports patient care, unit safety, cleanliness, communication, transport, and supply management. The Nurse Tech also participates in unit in-services and continuing education. The posted work shift is days.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in an accredited Professional School of Nursing or be a graduate of an accredited Professional School of Nursing waiting to take the NCLEX for licensure.
- Hold a current American Heart Association BLS certification.
- Successfully complete two clinical semesters in an RN program accredited by the State of Louisiana.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of the team and follow direction in performing duties.
- Maintain a neat and organized environment to support efficient patient care, patient and parent satisfaction, and the safety of patients, visitors, and staff.
- Use standard precautions appropriately when delivering patient care, including techniques for patients requiring isolation.
- Lift, move, and transfer patients using proper body mechanics; assist nursing staff with patient transport, repositioning, and transfers.
- Maintain and advocate for a safe environment.
- Provide oversight for patients in the holding area.
- Clean patient bays and areas after each use, empty linen hampers as needed, sanitize equipment and workstations, and report broken equipment to the Charge Nurse/Nurse and plant operations.
- Answer the telephone and relay messages; verify room assignments; and communicate with the patient liaison to provide updates and request visitors as directed by the RN.
- Transport specimens to the laboratory.
- Receive and stock supplies, equipment, and linens, and validate delivered supplies against purchase orders.
- Participate as a dependable team member by assisting when requested and volunteering when needs are apparent.
- Attend applicable unit in-services and continuing educational programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
