Nursing Tech (36hr, Day/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. 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 -.
- Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.
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
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Healthy and balanced life
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
