CNA Nursing Technician - PPOP PACU

OrthoIndy Northwest; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

OrthoIndy is seeking a Nursing Technician for the PACU at OrthoIndy Hospital, Greenwood, IN. This full-time role supports RN-directed patient care in the PACU, with a Monday–Friday shift from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm and a benefits package.

The role requires a CNA license (or nursing student with clinical rotations) and BLS certification, plus 1–2 years of patient care experience in a hospital setting. OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; specialty training beyond high school preferred.
• Valid CNA license and 1-2 years of patient care experience required; OR nursing student with one semester of clinical rotations.
• BLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Obtains and reports vital signs and fluid intake/output; discontinues IV lines and urinary catheters as directed by RN and documents removal.
• Assists in cleaning equipment, furniture, and surfaces using aseptic technique; returns equipment to proper areas.
• Restocks linens and supplies on the unit; orders linen and café items for patient care.
• Performs phlebotomy as directed by the RN.
• Performs Urine Pregnancy Tests and blood glucose tests for patients as directed.
• Provides skin care as directed by the RN.
• Reinforces patient and family education as directed by the RN.
• Performs EKGs and bladder scans when directed by the RN.
• Transports patients to other units upon dismissal or as needed.
• Performs cast cutting, Ted Hose measurement and application.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Aseptic technique

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA license

Job description

Facility

OrthoIndy Hospital, Greenwood, IN

Department

OIH PACU

Shift Details

Full-time, Monday-Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm. No weekends and we are closed the six major holidays each year! Full benefits included!

Great people are the backbone to great care and patient satisfaction. In return, we’ll have your back—offering our employees a supportive team environment, great benefits, a true work/life balance, and the opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for our patients. Join TEAM OI!

About OrthoIndy

At OrthoIndy, we provide leading-edge bone, joint, spineand muscle care from 22 locations throughout Central Indiana, staying true toour mission and our patients by offering a full range of procedures andtreatment options. We have over 100physicians in our practice and we continue to be one of the most highlyrespected and trusted orthopedic practices in the Midwest. OrthoIndy has received national recognitionfor patient safety and orthopedic excellence and our philosophy is aphysician-owned hospital model where patients experience superior service,safety and patient satisfaction because physicians are involved in every aspectof your care. OrthoIndy is also theofficial orthopedic provider for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever.

OrthoIndyHospital South, located in Greenwood,Indiana, providesoutpatient care and inpatient care, with four operatingrooms and a 15-bed inpatient unit for patients undergoing more invasiveprocedures, such as disc replacement, spinal fusion or total hip and knee jointreplacement. Other services include an urgent care, clinics,imaging and physical therapy.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Nursing Technician PPOP PACU works under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), preforming a variety of tasks delegated by the RN in order to care for patients. The Nursing Technician completes assigned tasks and reports information about patients to the RN. The Nursing Technician assists with obtaining vitals, and other taught skills as trained by OrthoIndy.

• Obtains and reports vital signs and fluid intake and output. Discontinues IV lines and urinary catheters as directed by the Registered Nurse and documents removal. Observes and reports patient conditions and behaviors to the Registered Nurse.
  
• Assists in the cleaning of equipment, furniture, and surfaces using appropriate aseptic technique and returns equipment to appropriate areas as needed.
  
• Restocks linens and supplies on the unit. Orders linen, café items for patient care.
  
• Performs phlebotomy as directed by the Registered Nurse.
  
• Performs Urine Pregnancy Tests, and blood sugars for patients as directed by Registered Nurses.
  
• Provides skin care as directed by the Registered Nurse.
  
• Reinforces patients and family education as directed by the Registered Nurse.
  
• Performs EKGs and bladder scans when directed by the Registered Nurse.
  
• Transports patients to other units, upon dismissal, and as necessary.
  
• Performs Cast Cutting, Ted Hose measurement and application.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required; specialty training beyond high school preferred
• Valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license and 1-2 years of patient care experience required; OR Nursing student with one semester of completed clinical rotations required; OR a minimum of 1-2 years direct patient care experiencewithin a hospital setting and ability to earn CNA certification within six months of start date.
• BLS certification required

OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer