Nurse Technician

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Technician provides nursing care and support to patients under the direction of a licensed nurse. The scope of delegation is determined by the nursing judgment required, the skills of the unlicensed person, supervision methods, and patient condition. Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917, growing into one of the largest national child and family care organizations. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, services expanded into health care and research. Boys Town cultivates a culture of belonging, respecting individual strengths, views, and experiences, believing that differences enable a better team.

Requirements

• Ability to present a good example to all nursing personnel by his/her personal appearance and conduct
• Ability to show understanding, patience and tact in caring for patients
• Ability to contribute ideas to the professional nurse for improvement of patient care
• Ability to apply knowledge of functions and abilities of the nurse technician role, recognizes and accepts limitations
• Ability to exhibit mature, courteous and concerned attitudes
• Ability to learn and effectively apply the confidentiality, safety, risk management and Standard Precautions of the work area
• Knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations
• Ability to effectively communicate the data collected and other pertinent information to the supervising nurse
• Ability to utilize a variety of computer programs to manage work; familiarity with Windows and Office programs
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Enrolled in an accredited nursing program and have completed two semesters of clinical nursing courses or CNA certification required
• BLS certification required
• Prior working knowledge of personal computer and electronic medical records required

Responsibilities

• Collects patient history
• Performs measurements (height, weight, head circumference) and collects vital signs
• Reports abnormal results to supervising licensed staff (RN or LPN)
• Obtains a complete and up to date medication list from the patient and/or parent/guardian
• Reports changes and/or discrepancies to supervising licensed staff (RN or LPN)
• Documents all data in the electronic medical record
• Completes appropriate questionnaire by age
• Assists with collection of the following lab tests: capillary sticks for Hemoglobin, Lead, Glucose, Rapid Mono, Cholesterol, throat swabs for Strep, Nasal swab for Covid-19 (not nasopharyngeal), urine specimens for UA, urine Culture, and urine HCG
• Performs testing for the following waived tests: Influenza, Rapid Mono, Rapid Strep, RSV, SARS/Covid-19, Urinalysis, Occult Blood, Point of Care Glucose, HCG, and Hgb
• Collects transcutaneous bilirubin reading
• Performs EKG testing and transmission, hearing and vision screening
• Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment
• Promotes a positive team environment
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients, families, and staff
• Attends required meetings and educational sessions as directed by supervisor
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission
• Performs other duties as required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization

Benefits

• Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits
• Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents in pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs
• No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider
• Generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parenting resources from our experts
• Professional development opportunities within the organization
• Free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees