Nurse Technician - Senior Services

Saint Francis Health System

87d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Technician, within the scope of their practice, provides patient care under the supervision and direction of an Oklahoma State Licensed Nurse by implementing and utilizing the nursing process in accordance with hospital standards and procedures for the purpose of increasing patient functional status. This role involves providing patient care to an assigned group of patients, performing procedural tasks, assisting with ADLs, observing and reporting patient conditions, and documenting data according to hospital policy. The Nurse Technician also supports unit/hospital goals through PI and educational activities, maintains a clean and orderly patient environment, and completes assigned unit duties. Decision making involves independent judgment in minor situations with established policies and protocols. This position is considered safety sensitive under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Completion of the Saint Francis Hospital Nurse Technician Training Program or completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant Program.
CPR Certification required within 30 days of hire.
0 - 6 months related experience.
Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.
Ability to be detail oriented as required in the documentation of numerical data.

Nice To Haves

Previous health care related experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Provides patient care to an assigned group of patients, utilizing basic skills and knowledge.
Performs procedural tasks and assists ADL, considering patient's age and cultural/psychosocial factors.
Observes and reports patient's condition, activities, and needs to licensed nurse accurately and in a timely manner.
Demonstrates specialty skills and knowledge appropriate to patient population.
Correctly performs technical procedures listed on the unit specific skills checklist as delegated by the Licensed Nurse.
Documents data according to unit/hospital policy.
Records treatments or procedures performed legibly and accurately.
Records I & O's, vital signs, and other data promptly.
Supports unit/hospital goals through PI and educational activities.
Attends mandatory in-services and meets unit educational standards.
Accurately completes variance reports.
Modifies behaviors or performance to comply with care standards and unit requirements.
Performs environmental activities to maintain a clean and orderly patient room/unit.
Completes assigned unit duties.
Performs housekeeping duties as assigned.
Transports patients, food, supplies and equipment, and specimens as necessary.