Nursery Care Technician - Flagstaff Medical Center

Northern Arizona Healthcare•Flagstaff, AZ

17h

About The Position

The Nursery Care Technician works in the Special Care Nursery under the supervision of the charge nurse, clinical manager, and/or director. The role primarily assists with patient care, documentation, and supply management, and performs or assists with procedures within the scope of practice of a Nursery Technician in the Special Care Nursery, along with necessary administrative duties. The technician may assist infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED), or a minimum of two years of related or qualifying experience.
Current, unrestricted CNA or LNA license in good standing in the State of Arizona.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Understanding of computers and competence using computers and basic software programs.
Obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for assigned roles.

Responsibilities

Maintain department cleanliness, including cleaning patient bedsides after discharge, infant and Family Room linen, and NICU-specific equipment, and cleaning up after procedures.
Maintain and ensure NICU-specific equipment is in working order.
Assist with transporting patients, equipment, and supplies.
Maintain unit supply levels and stocking.
Perform newborn hearing screens and make outpatient referrals when appropriate.
Help with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Log and receive mothers’ breast milk and/or donor milk into the electronic documentation system.
Assist with infant care when appropriate, including diapering, feeding, and bathing.
Perform lab draws within scope of practice.
Complete timely and thorough developmental assessments within standard time frames using the Inter-Disciplinary Profile, document assessments, and update information.
Document interventions, patient responses to interventions, and changes in patient condition or status in the electronic medical record.
Develop and implement the IOP process to monitor outcomes.
Make appropriate referrals.
Use a pain scale in pain assessments.
Ensure required certifications and/or licenses are current and valid before expiration.
Complete mandatory company modules and required job-specific training within specified time frames.
Stay current with and comply with applicable state and federal regulations, statutes, and company policies.
Report safety-related incidents promptly through the Midas/RDE tool, attend safety training, work safely, monitor the work environment for potential safety issues, and ensure others work safely.
Remain current on unit or cluster practice guidelines as appropriate.
Comply with Infant Security policies and practices.
Obtain and maintain clinical competencies appropriate to assigned roles as directed by the departmental leader.