Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Department:
Nurse Technician

Schedule/Status:
Day-Night; Part Time

Standard Hours/Week:
12, 24

General Description:
Under the supervision of the RN is responsible for administering direct patient care as assigned as a member of the nursing team. Responds to patient requests and performs other nursing functions to ensure optimum patient care. Communicates changes in patient care to RN in a timely manner. Has access to the locked Clean Utility/Meds/Nourishments rooms for access to patient nourishments and care items. Demonstrates competency in all procedures within scope of practice, as appropriate to the population of patients served. The position shall exemplify the desired Culture of Choice and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administers direct personal patient care.
• Assists with activities of daily living of patients.
• Performs assigned nursing procedures as delegated by the RN, including the following:
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Phlebotomy
  • Foley catheter removal
  • Discontinuation of saline lock
  • EKG
  • Bladder scanning
  • Pacemaker interrogation
  • Restraint application
  • Vital sign measurement
  • Intake and output measurements
• Performs select unit secretary duties.
• Performs patient care sitter duties.
• Maintains and cleans patient areas, equipment and work areas.
• Makes hourly patient rounds to anticipate and address patient needs.
• Communicates effectively with co-workers, patients, families and other health care team members.
• Demonstrates appropriate utilization of resources and equipment.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
• Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as pertains to the work area

Requirements:

Formal Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Enrolled in an RN Nursing (ADN/BSN) program

Work Experience:

• No previous experience required

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

• Current and active American Heart Association BLS certification.

Part Time Benefits:
Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits, including:

• Annual Accrual of 72 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours
• Health Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
• EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Work experience placement, Bank staff, Night shift,

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