Nursing Tech (36hr, Night)
About The Position
The Nursing Technician assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients, and helps maintain a safe and clean environment. The position works under the direction and supervision of the RN and, under the supervision of the Clinical Director/Nurse Manager or delegate, assists with planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activities on the nursing unit. The patient population ranges from adolescence to geriatrics, with a surgical/medical clinical focus. The Nursing Technician performs assigned duties and clinical procedures in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and the Nursing Care Plan. The role requires providing care appropriate to patients' age groups and needs, seeking assistance when care for other population groups is required, and working cooperatively with patients, families, staff, and other contacts. This is a physical role on an inpatient nursing floor, involving standing or moving for most of the shift and assisting with patient repositioning and transfers.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED, C.N.A. certification, or equivalent related work experience.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English.
- Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families, and external customers.
- Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures and use them in routine situations.
- Ability to interact respectfully with employees, professional staff, and external contacts.
- Ability to provide professional, respectful, service-oriented customer service, use active listening and problem-solving skills, and remain calm in stressful situations.
- Physical ability to meet the core responsibilities of a med/surg nursing floor, including repositioning and transferring patients weighing up to 300 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and to stand or move around for most of the shift.
- Must be competent to provide patient care across the listed age groups: neonatal, youth, young adult, middle age, and elderly.
- Staff under age 18 are restricted from performing mechanical lifts.
- Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Nursing Assistant Certification.
- Prior LTAC or med/surg experience.
- Nursing clinical rotation.
- MOAB training.
- BLS-AHA certification and First Aid training, or willingness to obtain them within 30 days of hire.
- Experience using computers or familiarity with keyboard and typing skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Provide basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients.
- Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment.
- Assist with planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activities on the nursing unit under the supervision of the Clinical Director/Nurse Manager or delegate.
- Perform nursing technician duties accurately in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Perform care, treatment, and procedures as outlined in the Nursing Technicians Clinical Skills List.
- Follow the Nursing Care Plan and established policies and procedures for patient treatment and care.
- Provide care appropriate to the population of patients regularly served and seek assistance when other population groups need care.
- Complete hospital and departmental orientation and required annual trainings and competencies within established timelines.
- Wear appropriate no-skid shoes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
