Nursing Technician II - Surgical Stepdown/Post CV

Lexington Medical Center•West Columbia, SC

6d•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 position supports patients with activities such as nutrition, transport, daily hygiene, mobility, and data collection in the Surgical Stepdown/Post CV unit. The role supports patient care plans, safety, admissions, daily living activities, and transfers or discharges. It also involves maintaining patient records and supplies, coordinating tasks and communications, and collaborating with the health care team. The position is full time, with a PM/N shift from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., and offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

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 changes in patient condition and relevant observations to the nurse.
Provide safety measures in accordance with unit standards and take appropriate action to prevent injury.
Prepare rooms and equipment for expected admissions; assist with admissions and orient patients to their environment.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, maintain linens and beds, organize patient environments, and provide other personalized services within prescribed limits.
Prepare patients for discharge or transfer by obtaining necessary equipment and gathering belongings.
Share knowledge with coworkers, accept work assignments, and contribute to a positive working environment.
Attend or review staff meeting communications, support performance improvement activities, and adopt new methods as needed.
Communicate patient events and issues promptly to appropriate persons and demonstrate positive problem-solving and role-modeling behaviors.
Use time, supplies, and equipment efficiently; coordinate tasks and complete assignments within required time frames.
Support equipment operation and maintenance, troubleshoot malfunctions, and call for repairs as needed.
Work cooperatively with health care teams, communicate information, respond to requests, and participate in team problem-solving.
Prioritize workload according to patient and unit needs; restock patient-care supplies and respond promptly to communication devices.
Assist with and document environmental checks as required by policy and regulatory agencies.
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 specialty items.
Credit supplies and equipment to the appropriate department and return specialty equipment from outside vendors according to procedure.
Maintain required certifications, complete annual safety training and mandatory classes, meet attendance and service expectations, and comply with annual employee health requirements.
Ensure hazardous waste and hazardous waste pharmaceuticals are properly managed, labeled, closed, and disposed of; complete initial and annual RCRA training.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Day-one medical, dental, and life insurance benefits.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
403(b) match plan enrollment from day one; Lexington Health 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.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
Adoption assistance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan forgiveness.
$2,500 sign-on bonus.