Nurse Technician - Surgical Trauma Neuro ICU

Saint Francis Health System

11d•Onsite

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 part-time, working nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Sundays and Mondays, in the Surgery/Trauma/Neurology Intensive Care Unit at the Yale Campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Nurse Technician provides care to an assigned group of patients, performs delegated technical procedures, assists with activities of daily living, observes and reports patient conditions and needs, and documents patient data and care according to unit and hospital policy. The position also includes unit support, housekeeping, and transporting patients, supplies, equipment, and specimens as needed.

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 healthcare-related experience will be considered.
Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively and efficiently.
Attention to detail when 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 patients’ conditions, activities, and needs, and report findings accurately and promptly to a licensed nurse.
Demonstrate specialty skills and knowledge appropriate to the patient population.
Perform technical procedures on the unit-specific skills checklist as delegated by a licensed nurse.
Document data according to unit and hospital policy, including treatments and procedures, 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 adjust behavior or performance to meet care standards and unit requirements.
Maintain clean and orderly patient rooms and unit areas, complete assigned unit duties, and perform housekeeping as assigned.
Transport patients, food, supplies, equipment, and specimens as necessary.