Nurse Technician - Oncology In-patient Hospice

Saint Francis Health System

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Technician provides patient care to an assigned group of patients within the scope of practice, under the supervision and direction of an Oklahoma State Licensed Nurse. The role uses the nursing process and follows hospital standards and procedures to help increase patients’ functional status. This position is on the Oncology/In-Patient Hospice unit at the Yale Campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The position is full-time on days, with a 7 a.m.–7 p.m. schedule that varies and includes rotating weekends. The role is designated safety-sensitive under Oklahoma law.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of the Saint Francis Hospital Nurse Technician Training Program or a Certified Nursing Assistant Program.
CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.
0–6 months of related experience; previous healthcare-related experience will be considered.
Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively and efficiently.
Detail orientation for documenting numerical data.

Responsibilities

Provide basic patient care to an assigned group of patients.
Perform procedural tasks and assist with activities of daily living while considering patients’ age and cultural, psychosocial factors.
Observe and accurately and promptly report patients’ conditions, activities, and needs to a licensed nurse.
Demonstrate specialty skills and knowledge appropriate to the patient population.
Perform technical procedures listed on the unit-specific skills checklist when delegated by a Licensed Nurse.
Document data, treatments, and procedures legibly and accurately according to unit and hospital policy.
Promptly record intake and output, vital signs, and other data.
Support unit and hospital goals through performance-improvement and educational activities; attend mandatory in-services and meet unit educational standards.
Complete variance reports accurately.
Modify behavior or performance to comply with care standards and unit requirements.
Maintain clean and orderly patient rooms and unit areas; complete assigned unit and housekeeping duties.
Transport patients, food, supplies, equipment, and specimens as necessary.