Nurse Technician

Job Title:

Nurse Technician

Job Type: Full Time, Nights

Hours per week: 36

People are our passion and purpose.

Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do! At Community Rehabilitation Hospital South, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Nurse Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Why Choose Us:

* Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits

* Flexible spending and health savings accounts

* Competitive Paid Time Off

* Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

* Free Parking

* Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

* Membership discounts with local gyms and community businesses

* Working with highly engaged staff

* Healthy staffing levels

* Flexible scheduling

* Career growth

Job Functions:

* Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.

* Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.

* Prepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if necessary.

* Answers patient call lights, anticipates patient's needs and makes rounds to assigned patients.

* Assists patients with the handling of personal property: dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices, etc.

* Transports patients to and from various departments in the hospital.

* Reports and, when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents.

* Assists in the preparation of admissions, transfers and discharge of patients.

* Assists licensed nursing staff with treatment procedures.

* Integrates the plan of care with Rehabilitation Services treatment plan to attain patient's optimal level of functioning.

* Provides general nursing care: positioning patients, lifting and turning patients, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting patients with the bedpan, commode; assists ambulating patients. Uses correct body mechanics.

* Obtains and records temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight, intake and output.

* Makes rounds with oncoming shift to ensure the unit is left in good condition.

* Communicates appropriately and clearly to nurse, supervisor, co-workers, physicians and the Rehabilitation Services staff..

* Response to the patient is appropriate in emergency or physically distressful situation.

* Performs other duties as assigned within the nurse assistant's scope of practice.

* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

* CPR/BCLS Certification

* Minimum six months of relative experience preferred

* Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

EEOC Statement:

Community Rehabilitation Hospital South is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.