Nurse Technician

Lifepoint Health • Oklahoma City, OK

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital, South is hiring a full-time Nurse Technician for a day schedule of three 12-hour shifts, 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with varying weekends. The Nurse Technician supports nursing staff by providing patient personal care, emotional support, and assistance with activities of daily living. More complex duties are performed under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. The role contributes to safe, compassionate, interdisciplinary rehabilitation care and helps patients achieve their optimal level of functioning.

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 age-appropriate patient care, including morning and evening hygiene and general care.
• Prepare patients for meals, serve and remove trays, assist with meals or feeding as needed, and distribute drinking water and nourishment.
• Answer call lights, anticipate patient needs, and make rounds with assigned patients.
• Assist patients with personal property such as dentures, glasses, hearing aids, and prosthetic devices.
• Transport patients to and from hospital departments.
• Report observed changes in patients’ condition or behavior, unusual incidents, pain complaints, reddened areas, or skin breakdown to licensed personnel; record information as required.
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and treatment procedures under licensed nursing staff direction.
• Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, ambulation assistance, and use of special equipment, bedpans, and commodes; use correct body mechanics.
• Obtain and record temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight, intake, and output.
• Coordinate care with the rehabilitation treatment plan and revise the plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response, evaluating its effectiveness daily.
• Make rounds with the oncoming shift and leave the unit in good condition.
• Communicate clearly and appropriately with nurses, supervisors, coworkers, physicians, and Rehabilitation Services staff; consult other departments to support interdisciplinary care.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Use supplies and linens carefully and efficiently, follow established charge procedures, and comply with infection-control procedures.
• Keep the unit clean and organized and meet documentation standards and policies.
• Operate equipment safely and correctly and respond appropriately to emergencies or physical distress.
• Maintain a good working relationship within the department and with other departments; remain flexible, organized, and effective under stressful 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