Specialized Nursing Technician - CTICU

Garnet Health•Mechanicstown, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Specialized Nursing Technician on our 3 West CTICU team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center-Middletown.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or equivalent preparation and/or experience.
Computer proficiency preferred.
1 year of prior acute care experience preferred or CNA or completion of first clinical course in RN program.
Current and ongoing BLS.
CNA certificate preferred if experience is minimal.
Internal Crisis Intervention training required.
Work is primarily walking and standing. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking.
Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patient.
Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.
Ability to pass pre-hire physical assessment.
Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks.
Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment.
Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking.
Ability to lift 10 lbs.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks.
Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility.
Ability to multi-task.
Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled.
Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.

Responsibilities

Performs assigned patient care tasks and other related unit duties, defined, and delegated under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.
Performs clerical, receptionist, communication and patient care duties (when appropriate) as directed.
Maintains the patient record “paper” chart as a medical-legal document, on the inpatient unit, according to Medical Center policy and procedures.
Assists in organizing and communicating inter and intra-departmentally to achieve optimum patient care.
Maintains an orderly and equipped Nursing Unit.