Nurse Tech PACU PRN

LCMC Health•Covington, LA

About The Position

The Nurse Technician supports nursing staff and patient care in the PACU, helping maintain a safe, organized environment and contributing to patient, parent, and visitor satisfaction. The role is intended to help RN students bridge classroom learning and clinical practice by working alongside experienced nurses, strengthening clinical skills, and gaining hands-on patient-care experience. The technician also supports unit operations through environmental care, communication, supply management, and participation in staff education and hospital standards.

Requirements

Currently enrolled and in good standing in an RN program accredited by the State of Louisiana; alternatively, currently employed by LCMC Health as a Nurse Technician after graduating from an approved registered nursing education program and awaiting a scheduled LCMC Health RN orientation start date, subject to organizational policy, role limitations, and required employee acknowledgment.
Successful completion of one clinical course (hospital-based rotation) in an RN program accredited by the State of Louisiana.
AHA Basic Life Support/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Help maintain a neat and organized environment that promotes efficient patient care, satisfaction, and safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
Use standard precautions or appropriate isolation techniques when providing patient care, and perform hand hygiene before and after patient care.
Lift, move, transfer, transport, and reposition patients using proper body mechanics and appropriate safety measures.
Select appropriately sized stretchers based on patient age and developmental level; use side rails and restraints according to policy and the patient's growth and development stage.
Provide oversight for patients in the holding area.
Clean patient bays after each patient use, empty linen hampers as needed, sanitize equipment and workstations, unbox and stock supplies and equipment, and stock and rotate linens in blanket warmers.
Report broken equipment to the Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager and enter plant operations tickets as needed.
Answer telephone calls and relay messages promptly and accurately; verify room assignments when appropriate.
Communicate with the patient liaison to provide updates and request visitors as directed by the RN.
Transport specimens to the laboratory, receive supplies from the Purchasing Department, verify delivered supplies against purchase orders, and escort patients' parents or guardians to and from the unit.
Be a dependable team member by assisting when requested and volunteering when needs are apparent; review the communication board, attend applicable unit in-services, and participate in continuing education.
Support LCMC Health's Mission, Vision, and Values and follow hospital service standards, attendance, dress code, parking, safety, policy, procedure, and infection-control requirements.