Nursing Technician II - 8th North Medical PRN

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Technician II is a member of the nursing care team who provides direct patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse. The role supports patients with activities such as nutrition services, transport, hygiene, mobility, and data collection. The position is with 8th North Medical and is listed as PRN.

The technician supports the patient plan of care, reports relevant observations and condition changes to the nurse, and follows unit safety standards. Responsibilities also include preparing rooms and equipment, assisting with admissions and patient orientation, providing activities-of-daily-living assistance, maintaining the patient environment, and preparing for patient discharge or transfer.

The position also involves clinical quality and teamwork, efficient use and maintenance of supplies and equipment, task coordination, and timely completion of assigned work. Clerical duties include entering information into the electronic medical record, maintaining patient charts, arranging appointments and transportation as requested, managing supplies, and handling specialty equipment. The technician must maintain required certifications, complete mandatory training, and comply with safety, attendance, employee health, and hazardous-waste requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience as a nurse technician; one year of experience may be substituted with certification as a Nursing Assistant or successful completion of a fundamentals of nursing course.
• BLS certification required within the first 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participate in interventions related to the patient plan of care.
• Report patient condition changes and observations relevant to patient needs to the nurse.
• Follow unit safety measures and take appropriate action to prevent injury.
• Prepare rooms and equipment for expected admissions; assist with admission procedures and orient patients to the environment.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, linen changes, bed making, and other personalized services within prescribed limits.
• Prepare patients for discharge or transfer by obtaining necessary equipment and gathering belongings.
• Share knowledge with co-workers, accept assignments, communicate patient events promptly, and support a positive working environment.
• Participate in performance improvement and change processes and function as a positive role model for students and staff.
• Use time, supplies, and equipment efficiently; coordinate tasks and complete them within specified time frames.
• Help ensure equipment operates properly, including preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and arranging repairs as needed.
• Work cooperatively with health care teams and respond to requests.
• Prioritize workload to meet patient and unit needs; restock patient rooms and assist with environmental checks.
• Respond promptly to communication devices to meet patient needs.
• Enter pertinent information into the electronic medical record and maintain patient charts and files according to procedure.
• Schedule physician appointments, call physician consults, request medical-record copies when indicated, and arrange patient transportation as requested.
• Use medical terminology effectively and maintain, organize, restock, and order clerical supplies and patient specialty items.
• Credit supplies and equipment to the appropriate department and follow procedures for returning specialty equipment from outside vendors.
• Maintain required certifications, complete annual safety training and other mandatory classes, and meet attendance, service, and employee health requirements.
• Handle hazardous waste and hazardous-waste pharmaceuticals according to applicable storage, labeling, compatibility, and disposal requirements; complete initial and annual RCRA training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day-one medical, dental, and life insurance benefits for benefit-eligible employees and their families.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Eligibility to enroll in the 403(b) match plan on day one; employer matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
• Optional supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums up to three times salary.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED