Nursing Technician - Acute Care

Overview

Under supervision of the registered nurse, the Nursing Technician performs a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients; provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served; reports observations; contributes to the efficient functioning of the unit; all duties are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.

Salary USD $16.77/Hr.
Max USD $25.99/Hr.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registry:
  One of the following required:
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
• Enrollment in nursing school with one (1) semester of clinicals completed.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience performing the essential responsibilities of the nursing assistant role.
• Successful completion of Nursing Team Orientation, unit-based orientation and clinical competency validation tool required within three (3) months of hire.
• CPR certification required or obtained during Nursing Team Onboarding.

• Performs and documents nursing care measures to meet the physical needs of patients as directed by the Registered Nurse. Includes, but is not limited to:
• Provides hygiene and comfort measures assuring privacy and preventing undue exposure.
• Provides or assists patient with bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, nail care, shaving, etc.
• Ensures linens are dry, wrinkle-free and the patient is comfortable.
• Provides handwashing opportunities before and after meals, toileting, etc.
• Assists with patient’s activities including ambulation, chair dangling and repositioning; uses proper body mechanics, positioning techniques and assistive devices.
• Assists patient with activities as outlined in interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Records percentage of diet intake; serves and collects food trays and nourishments; records intake and reports deviations from normal.
• Elimination: provides bed pan/urinal; performs perineal and foley care; administers enemas; performs bladder catheterization/care (straight and foley) and discontinues as directed; performs ostomy care (ileostomy, colostomy).
• Records output and reports deviations from normal.
• Other related needs: assists with post-mortem care and with admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Promptly responds to patient call light or requests (usually in less than 10 minutes).
• Performs and documents monitoring procedures; observes and reports patient response (e.g., obtains vital signs, weight, reads deviations, empties drainage collection devices, performs blood glucose monitoring).
• Observes and reports unusual conditions and/or changes in patient behavior or appearance.
• Performs therapeutic measures/procedures and observes and reports changes or deviations from normal, including application of heat or cold, obtaining routine and sterile specimens, assisting with preparation for procedures, applying non-sterile dressings, and discontinuing peripheral IVs as directed.
• Preps skin and applies telemetry patches; records all interventions and patient responses.
• Maintains safety and security of patient/family/self/others, observing safety precautions and promoting well-being.
• Hourly rounding as a team member addressing the Four Ps (Pain, Potty, Possessions, Positioning); follows standard precautions; washes hands between patients and cleans equipment between patients.
• Reports equipment malfunctions; keeps patient rooms/corridors free of clutter and cleans spills.
• Uses proper body mechanics in moving, transferring and transporting patients; positions side rails appropriately; applies restraining devices as directed.
• Interacts with patients/visitors/others in a courteous and respectful manner; fully explains procedures to patients/families prior to performing; ensures patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Recognizes and reports patient concerns; offers constructive solutions.
• Promotes efficient and effective functioning of the unit/hospital; skilled in computer messaging and obtaining results; completes assigned aspects of unit inventory management; complies with policies and guidelines; uses designated lines of communication and authority; supports efforts to reduce costs; uses time and resources efficiently; maintains cleanliness of unit, service area and equipment; cooperates with all members of the healthcare team; supports and participates in planned changes;
  
  accepts responsibility for timely completion of tasks; adheres to Behavioral Standards.
• Performs additional unit-specific tasks/care elements as instructed and demonstrated competent; performs other duties as assigned.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.