Nurse Tech Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent GED required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Course for HealthCare Providers
• None required (for experience).

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Previous experience as a nurse technician or nursing assistant is preferred.
• Understanding of medical technology and rehabilitation care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects and monitors data and reports physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs of the patient and families as directed by and in coordination with the patient’s assigned RN.
• Obtains and records vital signs using appropriate equipment and technique.
• Provides direct patient care including sterile intermittent catheterization, bowel programs, patient hygiene, recording intake and outpatient, and other responsibilities as outlined in department policies.
• Acts as a safety attendant, as assigned, providing direct supervision under the direction of the RN to maintain the safety of the patient.
• Answers call lights in a timely, respectful manner
• Documents care via computer/written patient record according to department policies, including content and timeliness of documentation.
• Provides input to the RN for use in an individualized plan of care for each patient
• Transports patients in a safe and timely manner to facilitate patient diagnostic testing and therapy sessions, as needed.
• Communicates with other team members in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
• Maintains the patient’s living environment in a clean, safe manner
• Cleans patient areas, work areas, and equipment, as needed.
• Communicates any equipment malfunctions to the Central Supply Department or Nursing Supervisor, and removes equipment from patient care in accordance with department policies.
• Assists with collection of quality data, as assigned by the RN, Nursing Supervisor, or Director of Nursing.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of all patient care equipment, in accordance with departmental policies.
• Treats patients and their families or visitors with kindness and respect.
• Treats customers, physicians, and other staff members with kindness and respect.
• Maintains effective working relationships with employees throughout the organization.
• Treats patient call lights as a primary communication method between the patient and the caregiver, and promptly responds to call lights, in person, as soon as possible.
• Delivers care in a manner that is culturally sensitive and preserves the dignity and rights of each patient.
• Deals discreetly and sensitively with confidential information and follows all hospital policies related to protected health information.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service standards and behaviors in all interactions with colleagues, patients, family members, physicians, and other customers.
• Understands how patient satisfaction is measured within the nursing department, the expectations related to customer service, and the action plans that are in place to improve the satisfaction of MFB customers.
• Understands that communication with hospital and department leadership occurs in many ways, and that it is the responsibility of each employee to be aware of policy and practice changes.
• Completes all required training and competency assessments prior to the posted deadlines.
• Meets with a nursing supervisor to complete an annual performance evaluation prior to the department or organizational deadline.
• Provides input to the supervisor when reviewing goals and performance from the completed review period.
• Works with the supervisor to review organizational and departmental action plans, and to identify personal goals for the upcoming review period.
• As a preceptor, collaborates with the assigned RN, Nursing Supervisor and Nurse Educator to provide a thorough and accurate orientation for the new team member.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and performance in accordance with hospital and department safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment for the benefit of patients and staff.
• Documents patient chargeable items according to department policies.
• Avoids duplication and waste of supplies.
• Arrives to work on time and works throughout the shift, unless taking a designated break.
• If the nurse technician does not have work to do, asks a RN or a nursing supervisor for work to avoid downtime.
• Avoids overtime, and if overtime is expected, communicates this in advance with the nursing supervisor so that alternatives can be explored.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members.
• Consistently promotes teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deals discretely and sensitively with confidential information.
• Contributes by identifying problems and seeking solutions.
• Promotes patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.