Nurse Technician

Lifepoint Health • Oklahoma City, OK

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Technician assists nursing staff with patients’ personal care, emotional support, and activities of daily living. More complex duties are performed under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. The role provides general nursing care and supports patient safety, comfort, rehabilitation, and daily functioning in a rehabilitation hospital. The Nurse Technician works collaboratively with nursing staff, physicians, Rehabilitation Services, and other departments, while maintaining patient confidentiality and following infection control and documentation standards.

Requirements

• CPR/BCLS certification.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care appropriate to the patient’s age and standard of care.
• Provide morning and evening personal care, including hygiene, linen changes, room tidying, and other general care.
• Notify licensed personnel when patients report pain; report and, when appropriate, document changes in patient condition or behavior and unusual incidents.
• Prepare patients for meals, serve and remove trays, assist with meals or feeding, and distribute drinking water and other nourishment.
• Answer call lights, anticipate patient needs, and make rounds on assigned patients.
• Assist patients with personal property such as dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, and prosthetic devices.
• Perform patient care in a manner that promotes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
• Transport patients to and from hospital departments.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and treatment procedures under the direction of licensed nursing staff.
• Revise and evaluate the plan of care as indicated by patient response, and integrate it with the Rehabilitation Services treatment plan.
• Position, lift, and turn patients; use special equipment; assist with bedpans, commodes, and ambulation; and use correct body mechanics.
• Check for reddened areas or skin breakdown and report findings to licensed nursing staff.
• Obtain and record temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight, intake, and output.
• Make rounds with the oncoming shift and help ensure the unit is left in good condition.
• Maintain effective working relationships and communicate clearly with nurses, supervisors, coworkers, physicians, and Rehabilitation Services staff.
• Consult other departments as appropriate to support an interdisciplinary approach to patient needs.
• Remain flexible and organized and function effectively in stressful situations.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Use supplies and linens carefully and efficiently, follow established charge procedures for patient charge items, and keep the unit clean and organized.
• Follow infection control procedures and meet documentation standards and policies.
• Operate equipment safely and correctly and respond appropriately to emergencies or physically distressful situations.
• Perform other duties within the nurse assistant’s scope of practice as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed