Nursing Tech (36hr, Night)

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Needham, MA

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 position serves patients from adolescence through geriatrics in a surgical/medical clinical setting.

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.
Written English communication skills sufficient to communicate clearly 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 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 using active listening and problem-solving skills.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Physical ability to meet the core responsibilities of a medical/surgical 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 wear appropriate no-skid shoes.
Staff under age 18 are restricted from performing mechanical lifts.
Staff 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.
BLS-AHA certification and First Aid training, or ability 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 nursing unit activities under supervision.
Perform nursing technician duties accurately in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Demonstrate competence in care, treatment, and procedures listed in the Nursing Technicians Clinical Skills List.
Follow the Nursing Care Plan and established policies and procedures for patient treatment and care.
Observe or assist others to obtain further knowledge.
Provide care appropriate to the patient population regularly served and seek assistance when other population groups need care.
Complete required hospital and departmental orientation, annual education, and assigned trainings and competencies within established timelines.