Student Nurse Acute Care Technician - Neuro Stepdown

Job Description


*** Acute Care Technician - Neuro Stepdown - Tri Health Good Samaritan Hospital

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ABD Neuroscience Intermediate Care unit at Good Samaritan Hospital is dedicated to providing specialized care for patients with neurological conditions. Our team cares for patients with a wide range of neuro-related diagnoses, including those recovering from anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), lumbar laminectomies, strokes, head injuries, and spinal cord injuries. We also manage patients following ENT surgeries and those transitioning from the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU).

This 30-bed unit ensures each patient receives attentive and individualized care. A dedicated charge nurse also supports each shift to oversee patient care and assist the team as needed.

Make a difference every day as an Acute Care Technician at Tri Health Good Samaritan Hospital. Join a compassionate, servant-led team committed to excellence in patient care while working in a supportive, high-energy environment.

We offer career growth opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and competitive shift differentials with the potential to earn up to an additional $3.75 per hour, based on shift, hours worked, and organizational guidelines.

Apply today and grow your career with a team that truly values you.

Location:

• Good Samaritan Hospital at 375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Work Schedule:

• Full-Time (72 hours bi-weekly)
• Day shift from 7AM - 7PM
• Weekend and holiday rotation

Incentives & Benefits:

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement, this role offers competitive shift differentials, with the opportunity to earn up to an additional $3.75 per hour based on shift, hours worked, and organizational guidelines. Please view our benefits page

Sign on Bonus: $2,500.00

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Completion of first nursing clinical rotation/semester
• Reading and math ability appropriate to the position. Multi-line phone skills, familiar with patient call systems and pagers. Previous experience with computer operation.
• Student Nurse (LPN or RN)

Job Overview:

• This position provides assistance and/or performs basic activities of daily living and specified treatments and procedures under the direct supervision of the nurse. This position may perform non-direct patient care activities as assigned, requested, or directed.
• This position also performs clerical duties as assigned. Must have the interpersonal skill to communicate with respect and compassion to customers. This position also communicates information through various telecommunication devices and assists in coordinating patient flow.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs and documents basic patient care tasks under the direct supervision of an RN. Maintains competency of tasks in which the Student ACT has been trained. Completes assigned tasks within required timeframe. Seeks clarification from the nurse when in doubt about how to proceed. Serves as a role model to other ACTs for basic patient care competencies and tasks. Completes advanced ACT tasks as delegated within scope and state laws.
• Maintains a safe environment. Reports safety hazards to appropriate personnel. Completes safety event report as necessary. Complies with Infection Control policies. Demonstrates knowledge of safety/emergency policies and procedures and appropriately corrects any identified hazards.

• Communicates effectively with others. Shows respect to patients, families and co-workers. Reports patient related information in a timely manner. Reports problems in completing assignment/tasks in a timely manner to the appropriate person. Documents observations and tasks performed. Works in collaboration with all members of the health care team. Utilizes chain of command appropriately.
  Performs supply, equipment, and environmental-related activities as required, and described in principal accountabilities. Recognizes, reports, and follows-up on issues with supply/equipment availability in a timely manner. Reports and follows through as per unit standard concerning equipment that…