Neuro ICU- Nurse Tech PRN Days

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of a registered nurse, the Nurse Tech performs routine patient-care tasks. The role is designed for a nursing student to learn healthcare support skills and gain experience in a hospital setting. The position is in the Neuro Transplant ICU and is listed as PRN Days. Under the RN’s direct supervision and in collaboration with patients and families, the Nurse Tech monitors patient health status and carries out the plan of care and physician and nursing orders as directed. The role includes patient monitoring, treatments and procedures, reporting changes in condition, assisting with admission, discharge and transfer, and maintaining patient rooms and supplies. When assigned to one patient, the Nurse Tech provides care, observes the patient, and does not leave the patient alone.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program or between terms/semesters; alternatively, has completed a registered nursing program and applied to the licensure examination.
A graduate may continue in the Nurse Technician role until licensed, provided the first licensure examination is taken within 90 days after graduation and passed within six months of graduation on the first or second attempt.
Current Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association is required upon hire.
Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively, follow written and verbal instructions, and maintain positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

Under the RN’s direct supervision and in collaboration with the patient and family, systematically and continually monitors the patient’s health status and implements the plan of care.
Carries out physician and nursing orders as directed by the RN.
Takes and records blood pressures, temperatures, pulse, and patient weights.
Performs blood glucose monitoring.
Monitors intravenous infusions and transfusions as directed by the RN.
Sets up and discontinues telemetry monitors.
Collects specimens as directed.
Applies sterile dressings and removes sutures, staples, and/or drains; performs assigned sterile procedures.
Performs stoma irrigation and applies colostomy pouches.
Performs oral and tracheostomy suctioning.
Administers tube feedings to patients.
Takes emergency actions as required.
Performs treatments and procedures listed on the initial skills checklist.
Reports symptoms and significant changes in a patient’s condition or behavior to the RN.
Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer processes.
Transports patients to and from treatment centers when necessary and assists transporters with moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs.
Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly, makes beds, and replaces soiled linen.
Assists with restocking rooms with supplies and equipment as directed.
When assigned to one patient, provides care, observes the patient, and does not leave the patient alone.
Performs other duties as assigned.