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 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.
- CPR Certification and First Aid training preferred, or must complete within 30 days of hire
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
- Familiarization with medical terminology
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Nursing Assistant Certification
- prior LTAC or med/surg experience, or nursing clinical rotation, preferred.
- MOAB training preferred
- 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
- Assists patients with activities of daily living
- Provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients
- Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment
- Assists in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing Unit.
Benefits
- Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
