Nurse Tech Acute Trauma PRN
About The Position
The Nurse Tech is an assistive nursing role for people pursuing nursing education or awaiting nursing licensure. Under the direct supervision of registered nurses, the Nurse Tech interacts with patients, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team and supports patient care in a high-pressure environment. The role requires the ability to take direction and work quickly and efficiently. The Nurse Tech helps maintain a safe, organized care environment; assists with patient transport, repositioning, and transfers; provides oversight for patients in the holding area; cleans and restocks patient-care areas; transports specimens; and supports communication and routine unit operations. The role also includes teamwork, participation in unit in-services, and continuing education.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in an accredited Professional School of Nursing or be a graduate of an accredited Professional School of Nursing awaiting NCLEX for licensure.
- Hold current American Heart Association BLS certification.
- Successfully complete two clinical semesters in an RN program accredited by the State of Louisiana.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of a team and follow direction while performing duties.
- Maintain a neat, organized environment that supports efficient patient care, patient and parent satisfaction, and safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
- Use standard precautions appropriately when delivering patient care and follow techniques for patients requiring isolation.
- Lift, move, and transfer patients using proper body mechanics; assist nursing staff with patient transport, repositioning, and transfers.
- Maintain and advocate for a safe environment.
- Provide oversight for patients in the holding area.
- Clean patient bays and areas after each patient use, empty linen hampers as needed, sanitize equipment and workstations, and report broken equipment to the Charge Nurse/Nurse and plant operations.
- Answer telephone calls and relay messages, verify room assignments, and communicate with the patient liaison to provide updates and request visitors as directed by the RN.
- Transport specimens to the laboratory.
- Receive and stock supplies, equipment, and linens, and verify the accuracy of delivered supplies using purchase orders.
- Be a dependable team member, assisting when requested and volunteering when needs are apparent.
- Attend applicable unit in-services and continuing educational programs.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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