Certified Nurse Tech - ICU Cardiac (Nights)

Tanner-Health-1; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tanner Medical Center CVICU is seeking a Nursing Technician to assist with basic nursing care and procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, in a six-bed cardiovascular critical care unit.

Qualifications include enrollment in a practical nursing program or nursing program, or related healthcare experience; BLS within 30 days is preferred. No prior work experience is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a practical nursing program or nursing program, or related healthcare experience preferred
• BLS (CPR) within 30 days is preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care and procedures under RN/LPN supervision
• Supports CVICU patients in a six-bed cardiovascular critical care unit

Skills

Reading & writing

Job description

The Nursing Technician performs basic nursing care and procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Required Knowledge & Skills

Education: Ability to read and write

Experience: No prior work experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (CPR)

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a practical nursing program or a student currently enrolled in a professional nursing program, or previous experience working with patients, or one quarter of clinical experience as a student nurse, or successful completion of a nurse aide course, or experience from a related health care field preferred
• NOTE: BLS within 30 days

UnitDescription:Tanner Medical Center'sCVICUis a six-bed Cardiovascular critical care unit that provides high-quality, specialized care for patients who have undergone open heartsurgery, vascular or thoracic surgical procedures and require intensive monitoring and nursing observations.