Nursing Technician 5F - Per diem Night

White Plains Hospital Inc; Berlin; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center in White Plains, NY is seeking a Nursing Technician to provide patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Duties include ADLs, vital signs, I&O, performing EKGs, documentation of vital signs and I&O, simple dressing changes, specimen collection, assisting with meals, transporting patients, and specimens.

The role involves night shifts on MON-FRI with alternating weekends and holidays, per diem scheduling, and requires BLS within 180 days,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of Nursing Technician Orientation.
• BLS - American Heart Association within 180 days required.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient and non-patient care under RN supervision.
• Duties include ADLs, vital signs, I&O, EKGs and specimen collection.
• Assists with meals, ambulation, transport, and incisional care.
• Supports documentation and infection control while following policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Stress tolerance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing Technician Orientation

BLS within 180 Days

Job description

City/State:

White Plains, New York

Department:

Medical_Surgical Acute 5F

Work Shift:

Night

Work Days:

MON-FRI, ALTERNATING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS

Scheduled Hours:

Per Diem

Hours Per Pay Period:

0

Pay Rate/Range:

$25.00 - $37.50

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Job Summary

The Nursing Technician performs patient care and non-patient care functions within their scope of practice under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse. Duties include but are not limited to ADL’s, vital signs, I&O, performing EKGs, documentation of vital signs and I & O, simple dressing changes, specimen collection, assisting with meals, errands, transporting of patients, medications, or specimens, ambulating of patients, urinary drainage care (indwelling, external and suprapubic), assists with colostomy care, applies binders, weighs patients, assists health care providers with procedures and physical exams, and other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.


• Performs tasks listed in job summary according to policy and procedure.


• Integrates patient’s rights into work practice.


• Utilizes current methods of infection control.


• Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives.


• Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision-making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit-based issues.


• Collaborates and communicates with the health care team.


• Completes competency requirements.


• Attends mandatory in-services.


• Attends staff meetings as required/ requested.


• Utilizes cost containment practices.


• Adheres to all WPH policies and procedures including dress code, code of conduct, customer service, attendance, and submission of annual physical.


• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Required or


• GED Required


• Previous experience in hospital or with patient care preferred Preferred


• Successful completion of the Nursing Technician Orientation


• Previous experience in hospital or with patient care preferred Preferred


• Excellent Communication Skills (written & verbal)


• Teamwork


• Adaptability


• Strong Problem Solving, Judgment & Decision-Making Skills


• Stress Tolerance


• BLS - American Heart Association within 180 Days Required


• Nursing Technicians that will be trained to read the monitors require the 4-day EKG class


• Nursing Technicians in the Emergency Department must complete de-escalation training within 1 year of hire or transfer to the Emergency Room.

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.