Technical Assistant-Nursing-IMCU
About The Position
The Technical Assistant - Nursing provides patient care services and supports nursing operations in a variety of settings. Assignments are delegated by a registered nurse, and care is provided according to established policies and procedures. The role requires the ability to access information reflecting a patient’s status and report information needed to identify the patient’s needs. Duties may include clerical work, phlebotomy, serving as a safety attendant, and other tasks within the role’s scope. The Technical Assistant assists with and documents patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, and supports patient care throughout the patient experience under the direct supervision of a physician and/or registered nurse. The role also includes cleaning, maintaining, and stocking supplies and equipment; assisting with room turnover; observing standard precautions and infection-control practices; and following department, hospital, and regulatory policies. The employee may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned. This is a part-time night position, scheduled 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with rotating weekends. On-call responsibilities may be assigned. Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town may be needed. The position may require safety equipment such as a HEPA mask for infection prevention. The listed base compensation range is $17.87–$25.30 per hour; individual compensation depends on qualifications, work experience, and/or education. Applicable incentive programs may also be available to eligible employees.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to provide patient care appropriate to the assigned population and within established policies and procedures.
- Ability to access patient-status data and report information needed to identify patient needs.
- Ability to comply with safety, infection-control, and other applicable policies and procedures.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking, bending or stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; Safe Handling Equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- One year of relevant experience preferred.
- Previous healthcare experience preferred.
- Certification from the Virginia Board of Nursing preferred.
- Phlebotomy skills and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
- Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Responsibilities
- Provide and document patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Assist with patient care throughout the patient experience under the direct supervision of a physician and/or registered nurse.
- Receive assignments delegated by the registered nurse and report information relevant to patients’ needs and status.
- Clean, maintain, and stock supplies and equipment.
- Assist with room turnaround, including cleaning equipment, supplies, and the environment.
- Organize supplies and equipment as needed.
- Apply standard precautions and infection-control practices.
- Follow department, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures, including safety measures and sterile and non-sterile techniques.
- Perform clerical, phlebotomy, safety attendant, and other duties within scope as assigned.
- Perform on-call duties as directed and travel between facilities as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
