Nurse Technician - Neurology
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 implements the nursing process in accordance with hospital standards and procedures to help increase patient functional status. This position serves an assigned group of patients in General Neurology and involves night work, with scheduling flexibility to meet unit needs. It is an ECB position requiring a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department, with limited benefit offerings. The position is identified as safety sensitive under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act. The employer may refuse to hire or may discipline or discharge employees in safety-sensitive jobs who test positive for marijuana, even if they hold 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; 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 and accurately and promptly 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, including legible and accurate records of treatments and procedures.
- 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.
- Modify behavior or performance to comply with care standards and unit requirements.
- Maintain clean and orderly patient rooms and unit areas, complete assigned unit duties, and perform housekeeping duties as assigned.
- Transport patients, food, supplies, equipment, and specimens as necessary.
Benefits
- Limited benefit offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
