Nurse Technician - PCU
About The Position
The Nurse Technician provides patient care within the scope of practice under the supervision and direction of an Oklahoma State Licensed Nurse. The role uses the nursing process in accordance with hospital standards and procedures to help increase patient functional status. This position is in the Progressive Care Unit at the Muskogee Campus and works part time on a variable schedule, including weekends, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The technician provides care to an assigned group of patients, performs delegated procedures, assists with activities of daily living, observes and reports patient conditions, and documents care and clinical data according to unit and hospital policies. The position also supports unit education and improvement activities and performs assigned housekeeping, transport, and other unit duties.
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 health care related experience will be considered.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively and efficiently.
- Attention to detail in 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 and 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 as delegated by a Licensed Nurse.
- Document data according to unit and hospital policy; legibly and accurately record treatments and procedures, and 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 a clean and orderly patient room and unit; complete assigned unit and housekeeping duties.
- Transport patients, food, supplies, equipment, and specimens as necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
