Nurse Tech - PCU

Health First Careers • Palm Bay, FL

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About The Position

The Nurse Tech assists licensed personnel in providing direct nursing care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). This is a part-time day position at Palm Bay Hospital, with shift times of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The role involves collecting, recording, and reporting accurate patient information; performing routine procedures and basic patient care as directed by the RN; and responding to call lights and other assigned tasks in a timely manner. The Nurse Tech supports communication and patient experience through purposeful rounding, bedside shift reports, whiteboard management, respectful service to patients and families, and effective teamwork. The position also requires adherence to National Patient Safety Goals and access to rooms containing IV solutions, authorized medications, and supplies as needed for patient care.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse program and have successfully completed hands-on clinical coursework.
• Meet at least one of the following conditions: remain in the role for no more than one year after graduating from a nursing program; obtain RN or LPN licensure; or fail the NCLEX exam at least two times.
• Complete an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider course and hold the completion card before the start date; maintain the certification.
• Meet unit-specific care requirements.
• Be able to speak and understand verbal and written instructions in English.
• Be able to focus and prioritize multiple activities.

Responsibilities

• Collect, record, and report accurate patient information.
• Perform routine procedures competently and deliver basic patient care as directed by the RN.
• Provide sensitive and respectful service to patients and families, taking their expectations, age, cultural background, and individual needs into account.
• Respond to call lights and complete other assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Follow department service standards, including purposeful rounding, bedside shift reports, and whiteboard management.
• Communicate effectively with members of the health care team and seek feedback and coaching to improve the customer experience.
• Contribute to customer experience goals, as reflected in patient experience scores, comments, and written compliments.
• Access rooms containing IV solutions, authorized medications, and supplies as needed for patient care responsibilities.
• Follow National Patient Safety Goals, including using two patient identifiers when accessing patient information and performing job duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed