Nurse Technician - ICU - PT Weekend Nights

American Addiction Centers•High Point, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Technician performs patient care, nursing tasks, and clerical duties, including acting as a unit receptionist and providing information to patients, families, visitors, and staff. The Nurse Tech also assists the Licensed Nurse as needed. Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Completion of a North Carolina State Approved Nurse Aide I course
BLS certification

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, maintain a safe environment, and assist with activities of daily living.
Relay messages, answer phones, and maintain records.
Record vital signs, fluid intake/output, and patient data. Collect specimens.
Prepare, assist, and document patient meals.
Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges. Provide patient mobility support.
Maintain unit cleanliness, manage supplies and equipment, and inspect patient charts.
Update, assemble, and maintain patient charts. Assist with record requests.
Respond to call lights promptly.
Answer phones professionally and direct physician calls to nurses.
Provide excellent customer service, greet visitors, and assist with patient needs.
Assess unit supply needs, maintain inventory, and deliver requisitions and specimens.
Assist with patient care procedures, orientation, and unit coordination.
Attend unit meetings and continuing education programs.
Maintain a professional demeanor and adhere to department rules and standards.
Perform assigned tasks as directed by management.

Benefits

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program