Nurse Tech Surgical ICU
About The Position
The Prince Surgical Critical Care Unit is a 22-bed intensive care unit specializing in the care of critically ill trauma and surgical patients. The unit cares for geriatric rib fractures, traumatic brain injury, multi-trauma patients, and the critical care adult burn population. Surgical patients include trauma surgery, emergency general surgery, surgical oncology, and vascular surgery. The unit also provides care to medical and neuro critically ill patients. The work is both challenging and fulfilling, as the unit cares for complex trauma patients after surgery, assists with overflow from the Heart and Lung (CTICU), and supports the Neuro ICU team. Nursing Technicians support nurses and other ancillary staff in providing competent care to patients requiring ventilator support, life-sustaining titratable medications (including cardiac and sedation medications), and assist with bedside procedures such as preparation of the sterile field for tracheostomies, central line placement, and burn dressing changes. The surgical ICU is a fast-paced unit that relies on teamwork and an interdisciplinary approach with provider teams and ancillary staff to deliver excellent and effective care. Responsibilities include taking vitals, checking blood sugars, bed bathing, ambulating, wound care, catheterization, and acting as a safety attendant for patients. Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days
Nice To Haves
- Experience in direct patient care is preferred
Responsibilities
- Taking vitals
- Checking blood sugars
- Bed bathing
- Ambulating
- Wound care
- Catheterization
- Acting as a safety attendant for patients
- Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner
- Support nurses and other ancillary staff in providing competent care of patients requiring ventilator support, life-sustaining titratable medications including cardiac and sedation medications
- Assist with bedside procedures including preparation of the sterile field for tracheostomies, central line placement, and burn dressing changes
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
- 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
