Nurse Tech
About The Position
1H is a 22-bed adult critical care unit at Blodgett Hospital, caring for medical and some surgical ICU patients. Team members on 1H will encounter a wide variety of ages and diagnoses, participating in diverse ICU-level care. Diagnoses include stroke, sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis, and respiratory failure. You will learn about ventilators, sedation, paralytics, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), post-cardiac arrest cooling, ICU thrombolytic therapy, and more. The experience gained on 1H provides a foundation for ICU-level care. The 1H team includes nurses with varied experience levels on both day and night shifts, and they are eager to teach. Collaboration occurs with ICU providers, respiratory care, physical therapy, pharmacy, and social work to meet all patient needs. 1H is a supportive environment for new staff and welcomes new members to the 1H family. Blodgett Hospital is situated on a quiet, beautifully maintained property with mature trees and healing gardens, known for providing high-quality, compassionate, and personalized medical care. Since 1846, Blodgett Hospital has earned a reputation for excellence as a community and teaching hospital, offering patient-focused inpatient care in 248 private rooms and outpatient services for medical, surgical, and specialty care, achieving high patient satisfaction rates.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year of direct patient care experience STRONGLY preferred.
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
Responsibilities
- Acts as a team member in the delivery of quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider.
- Performs basic skills per department guidelines and communicates observations to members of the health care team.
- Collects and reports physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs of patients and families in coordination with and as delineated by the RN or Provider.
- Responsibilities include taking vitals, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating, wound care, catheterization and acting as a safety attendant for patients.
- Ensures that the required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
