Nurse Technician

Lifepoint Health • Oklahoma City, OK

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Technician assists nursing staff with patients’ personal care, emotional support, and activities of daily living. More complex duties are performed under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. The role provides direct care to patients in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital and supports safe, compassionate care in coordination with licensed staff and Rehabilitation Services. The position is full-time, nights, with a schedule of 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Requirements

• CPR/BCLS certification.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of experience in an acute-care or long-term-care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care appropriate to each patient’s age and needs.
• Provide morning and evening personal care, including bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, back care, peri-care, linen changes, and room tidying.
• Notify licensed personnel when a patient reports pain.
• Prepare patients for meals, serve and remove trays, assist with meals or feeding, and distribute drinking water and other nourishment.
• Answer call lights, anticipate patient needs, and make rounds on assigned patients.
• Assist patients with personal property such as dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, and prosthetic devices.
• Perform patient care in a manner that supports safety and reduces the likelihood of healthcare errors.
• Transport patients to and from hospital departments.
• Report and, when appropriate, document changes in patients’ condition or behavior and unusual incidents.
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Assist licensed nursing staff with treatment procedures.
• Revise and evaluate the plan of care based on patient response, and integrate it with the Rehabilitation Services treatment plan.
• Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, use of special equipment, bedpan or commode assistance, and ambulation assistance, using correct body mechanics.
• Check for reddened areas or skin breakdown and report findings to licensed nursing staff.
• Obtain and record temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight, intake, and output.
• Make rounds with the oncoming shift to ensure the unit is left in good condition.
• Maintain effective working relationships and communicate clearly with nurses, supervisors, coworkers, physicians, and Rehabilitation Services staff.
• Consult other departments as appropriate to support an interdisciplinary approach to patient needs.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Use supplies and linens carefully and efficiently and follow charge procedures for patient charge items.
• Follow infection-control procedures and keep the unit clean and organized.
• Meet documentation standards and policies.
• Operate equipment safely and correctly.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies or situations involving patient physical distress.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the nurse assistant’s scope of practice.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed