Nurse Technician - Progressive Care Unit
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 and follows hospital standards and procedures to help increase patients’ functional status. This position is in the Progressive Care Unit at the South Campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and is scheduled full time on nights, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with variable scheduling that includes rotating weekends. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of the Saint Francis Hospital Nurse Technician Training Program or a Certified Nursing Assistant Program. Previous healthcare-related experience may be considered. CPR certification is required within 30 days of hire. The posting lists 0–6 months of related experience. This role has been identified as safety sensitive under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act. The posting states that employers may refuse to hire or may discipline or discharge employees in safety-sensitive jobs who test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid medical marijuana license.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of the Saint Francis Hospital Nurse Technician Training Program or a Certified Nursing Assistant Program.
- CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
- 0–6 months of related experience.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively and efficiently.
- Attention to detail for documenting numerical data.
Nice To Haves
- Previous healthcare-related experience will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care to an assigned group of patients using basic skills and knowledge.
- Perform procedural tasks and assist with activities of daily living, considering patients’ age and cultural and psychosocial factors.
- Observe and promptly and accurately 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 the licensed nurse.
- Document data according to unit and hospital policy; legibly and accurately record treatments and procedures performed.
- 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 and modify behavior or performance to comply with care standards and unit requirements.
- Maintain a clean and orderly patient room and unit, complete assigned unit duties, and perform housekeeping duties as assigned.
- Transport patients, food, supplies, equipment, and specimens as necessary.
Benefits
- $1,000 sign-on bonus eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
