Nurse Tech Psych Unit

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Technician is responsible for the delivery of non-licensed patient care according to the established policies of the department, LCMC and the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. The Nurse Technician Senior demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assist the nursing personnel in providing care to acutely ill patients with cardiac, medical, surgical, and post critical care needs. The Nurse Technician Senior works in collaboration with and under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) in the delivery of care to patients who are at minimal-to-moderately high risk, and to a large extent care is routine, standardized and outcomes are predictable. The Nurse Technician Senior is mentored by the RN and recognizes his/her personal and legal limitations and seeks assistance and guidance appropriately. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in RN Program having completed 2 years of education and 3 clinical semesters at an accredited nursing school.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care services and procedures and related tasks, such as checking in patients, taking vital signs, bathing, positioning, ambulation, nutrition, and elimination activities, and assisting with medical examinations.
• Keep registered nurse abreast of patient status.
• Document care activities.
• Communicate with entire unit team.
• Perform routine procedures addressed in the competencies of the position.
• Maintain/obtain medical supplies and equipment.
• Perform clerical and administrative functions, in support of unit activities.
• Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree