Nurse Tech 1H ICU
About The Position
The Nurse Tech 1H ICU position is a team member role in the delivery of quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider. This role performs basic skills per department guidelines and communicates observations to members of the health care team. The Nurse Tech 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. The 1H unit is a 22-bed adult critical care unit at Blodgett Hospital that cares for medical and some surgical ICU patients. Team members on 1H will experience a wide variety of patient ages and diagnoses, including stroke, sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis, and respiratory failure. Opportunities to learn about ventilators, sedation, paralytics, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), post cardiac arrest cooling, and ICU thrombolytic therapy are available. The unit fosters a supportive environment for new staff and collaborates with ICU providers, respiratory care, physical therapy, pharmacy, and social work.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
Nice To Haves
- One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital
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.
- Takes vitals, checks blood sugars, performs bed bathing, ambulating, wound care, catheterization and acts 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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
