Nursing Tech (24hr, Evening)

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Needham, AL

3d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The nursing technician assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. The nursing technician functions under the direction and supervision of the RN. Under the supervision of the Clinical Director/Nurse Manager or delegate, the nursing technician assists in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing Unit. This position deals with a patient population ranging in age from adolescence to geriatrics with surgical/medical clinical focus.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED; or C.N.A. certification; or equivalent related work experience required
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others
Familiarization with medical terminology
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the population of patients regularly served; seeks assistance from resources if other population groups need care.
Physical ability to meet the core job responsibilities in accordance with med/surg nursing floor demands for patient populations regularly served.
Must be able to reposition patients and transfer patients weighing up to 300 pounds (with assistance).
Staff under age 18 are restricted from doing mechanical lifts.
Completes Hospital and Departmental orientation; then annually completes Employee Comprehensive Education, Sexual Harassment, Compliance, and other required trainings and competencies as assigned from time-to-time, and within established timelines for completion.
Wears appropriate no skid shoes.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
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 with the ability to use them in routine situations. Specialized knowledge not required.
Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal: Birth to 6 months, Youth: 6 months to 16 years, Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 -.

Nice To Haves

C.N.A. certification
prior LTAC or med/surg experience
nursing clinical rotation
MOAB training preferred
BLS-AHA certification and First Aid training preferred, or obtained within 30 days of hire
Experience with the use of computers preferred or familiarization with keyboard and typing skills preferred

Responsibilities

Consistently demonstrates a familiarity with the duties required of a nursing technician and performs all duties accurately in accordance with departmental policies and procedures; readily observes or assists others to obtain further knowledge
Consistently demonstrates competence in performing care, treatment and procedures as outlined in the Nursing technicians Clinical Skills List.
Always follows the Nursing Care Plan; observes established policies and procedures for proper patient treatment and care