Nursing Tech (32hr, Evenings)
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 role works under the direction and supervision of an 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 duties accurately in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, demonstrates competence in care, treatment, and procedures listed in the Nursing Technician Clinical Skills List, and follows the Nursing Care Plan and established patient-care policies. The role is based on an inpatient nursing floor and requires the physical ability to meet the demands of a medical/surgical nursing floor.
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 provide professional, respectful, service-oriented customer care and remain calm in stressful situations.
- Physical ability to meet medical/surgical nursing floor demands, 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 and/or move around through most of the shift.
- Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Nursing Assistant Certification.
- Prior LTAC or medical/surgical experience.
- Nursing clinical rotation.
- MOAB training.
- CPR certification and First Aid training; these must be completed within 30 days of hire if not already held.
- 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 occurring in 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 Technician Clinical Skills List.
- Follow the Nursing Care Plan and established policies and procedures for patient treatment and care.
- Provide care appropriate to the patient population 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
