Registered Nurse Apprentice

Tidelands Health • Georgetown, SC

31d

About The Position

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health! Nurse Technician III Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day. A Brief Overview The Nursing Technician (NT) provides age specific direct patient care based on the policies and procedures of the Department of Nursing through participation in the Nursing Process and under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The NT demonstrates skill in oral and written communication as well as in interpersonal relationships with patients, families and co-workers. The NT utilizes the case management process to best utilize clinical resources and services provide for a timely and fiscally responsible discharge. What you will do Observes and reports symptoms and conditions of patients to the nurse clearly and accurately within appropriate time frame. Demonstrates good communication skills with patients, family members and co-workers. Assists with the admission of new patients and orienting them and family to the environment. Utilizes work sheet. Provides accurate report at shift change. Practices cost containment and appropriate resource utilization in the delivery of patient care. Assists in facilitating timely admission and discharge of patients. Staff the discharge lounge and provide patient care as directed. Assists in maintaining accurate and current records and prepares reports and records for physicians/nurses as requested.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and must be actively enrolled in RN school pursuing a degree in Nursing documented by transcript.
• RN Student with NT II (documentation of completion of Basic Nursing Skills/Fundamentals) plus Med-Surg rotation. Candidates must receive a minimum "meets standard" rating on the most recent annual or 90-day evaluation, must have received no written disciplinary corrective actions or no more than two verbal counseling or informal counseling sessions within the last 12 months.
• Works with patients, families, physicians, and other health care providers.
• Demonstrates skill in oral and written communication
• Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire. Recertification every two years is

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports symptoms and conditions of patients to the nurse clearly and accurately within appropriate time frame.
• Demonstrates good communication skills with patients, family members and co-workers.
• Assists with the admission of new patients and orienting them and family to the environment.
• Utilizes work sheet.
• Provides accurate report at shift change.
• Practices cost containment and appropriate resource utilization in the delivery of patient care.
• Assists in facilitating timely admission and discharge of patients.
• Staff the discharge lounge and provide patient care as directed.
• Assists in maintaining accurate and current records and prepares reports and records for physicians/nurses as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees