Nurse Tech - Ortho Trauma/Amputee (3rd shift)

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Grand Rapids, MI

42d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Nurse technicians provide important patient care within the Nursing Department. Under the direction of the registered nurse assigned to each patient, this non-licensed team member assists with patient care and other department activities as outlined in this job description, and communicates effectively with the RN responsible for each patient. Work performed by each Nurse Technician must support the mission, vision, and values of Mary Free Bed.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent GED required.
Current American Heart Association BLS Course for HealthCare Providers
Due to possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens and hazardous materials, must be able to understand and follow department policies related to employee safety.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
Previous experience as a nurse technician or nursing assistant is preferred.
Understanding of medical technology and rehabilitation care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
Collects and monitors data and reports physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs of the patient and families as directed by and in coordination with the patient’s assigned RN.
Obtains and records vital signs using appropriate equipment and technique.
Provides direct patient care including sterile intermittent catheterization, bowel programs, patient hygiene, recording intake and outpatient, and other responsibilities as outlined in department policies.
Acts as a safety attendant, as assigned, providing direct supervision under the direction of the RN to maintain the safety of the patient.
Answers call lights in a timely, respectful manner
Documents care via computer/written patient record according to department policies, including content and timeliness of documentation.
Provides input to the RN for use in an individualized plan of care for each patient
Transports patients in a safe and timely manner to facilitate patient diagnostic testing and therapy sessions, as needed.
Communicates with other team members in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
Maintains the patient’s living environment in a clean, safe manner
Cleans patient areas, work areas, and equipment, as needed.
Communicates any equipment malfunctions to the Central Supply Department or Nursing Supervisor, and removes equipment from patient care in accordance with department policies.
Assists with collection of quality data, as assigned by the RN, Nursing Supervisor, or Director of Nursing.
Demonstrates appropriate use of all patient care equipment, in accordance with departmental policies.
Patients and their families or visitors are treated with kindness and respect.
Customers, physicians, and other staff members are treated with kindness and respect.
Maintains effective working relationships with employees throughout the organization.
Treats patient call lights as a primary communication method between the patient and the caregiver, and promptly responds to call lights, in person, as soon as possible.
Delivers care in a manner that is culturally sensitive and preserves the dignity and rights of each patient.
Deals discreetly and sensitively with confidential information and follows all hospital policies related to protected health information.
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members.
Consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discreetly and sensitively with confidential information.
Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions.
Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.
Understands that communication with hospital and department leadership occurs in many ways, and that it is the responsibility of each employee to be aware of policy and practice changes. This information is shared through various methods such as administrative bulletins, staff meetings, bulletin board postings, email, department newsletters, individual discussions, and on the MFB intranet (InsideMFB).
Complete all required training and competency assessments prior to the posted deadlines.
Meet with a nursing supervisor to complete an annual performance evaluation prior to the department or organizational deadline.
Collaborate with the assigned RN, Nursing Supervisor and Nurse Educator to provide a thorough and accurate orientation for the new team member.
Demonstrate knowledge of and performance in accordance with hospital and department safety and infection control policies and procedures.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment for the benefit of patients and staff.
Documents patient chargeable items according to department policies.
Avoids duplication and waste of supplies.
Arrives to work on time and works throughout the shift, unless taking a designated break.
If the nurse technician does not have work to do, asks a RN or a nursing supervisor for work to avoid downtime.
Avoids overtime, and if overtime is expected, communicates this in advance with the nursing supervisor so that alternatives can be explored.