Nurse Technician

Lifepoint Health • Madison, NJ

3d

About The Position

Nursing Assistant Position Summary The Nursing Assistant provides essential support to nursing staff by performing basic patient care duties, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a safe and clean environment for patients. Essential Functions Perform basic patient care tasks including hygiene, grooming, and mobility support. Provide general nursing care such as patient positioning, lifting, turning, and use of assistive equipment. Assist with toileting using bedpans, urinals, commodes, or ambulation. Take and document vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, and blood pressure, as well as intake and output measurements. Assist in patient admission, transfer, and discharge, including handling personal belongings. Maintain a clean and comfortable patient environment. Respond promptly to patient call lights, telephone, and paging systems. Perform other related duties as assigned. Additional Information Effective communication and teamwork skills required. Ability to prioritize patient needs in a fast-paced care setting.

Requirements

• Effective communication and teamwork skills required.
• Ability to prioritize patient needs in a fast-paced care setting.
• Minimum six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility preferred.
• CPR/BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care tasks including hygiene, grooming, and mobility support.
• Provide general nursing care such as patient positioning, lifting, turning, and use of assistive equipment.
• Assist with toileting using bedpans, urinals, commodes, or ambulation.
• Take and document vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, and blood pressure, as well as intake and output measurements.
• Assist in patient admission, transfer, and discharge, including handling personal belongings.
• Maintain a clean and comfortable patient environment.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights, telephone, and paging systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees