CNA Nursing Technician - PPOP PACU - PRN

OrthoIndy Northwest; Greenwood, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

OrthoIndy Northwest in Greenwood, IN is seeking a Nursing Technician for PACU to support the RN team in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. This PRN role offers 8-hour weekday shifts with no weekend requirements and a commitment of at least three shifts per six weeks.

The ideal candidate holds a CNA license with BLS certification and has 1–2 years of direct patient care in a hospital setting, or is a nursing student with clinical rotations completed.

Qualifications

• Obtains and reports vital signs and fluid intake/output.
• Performs phlebotomy as directed by the RN.
• Conducts EKGs and bladder scans when directed by the RN.
• Performs Urine Pregnancy Tests and blood sugars as directed by RNs.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and report vital signs; document changes.
• Discontinue IV lines and catheters as directed; assist with care.
• Restock linens and supplies; transport patients as needed.
• Assist with patient education under RN supervision.
• Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care tests per RN instructions.
• Support casting, Ted Hose measures, and other procedures as directed.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Urine tests

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing assistant CNA license

BLS certification

Job description

Facility:OrthoIndy Hospital, Greenwood, IN
Department: OIH PACU
Shift Details: PRN, as needed, 8 hour weekday shifts – no weekends! PRN requirement is a minimum of three shifts per six week schedule. Eligibility to participate in our 401K program with generous match after90 days of service!

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!

At OrthoIndy, weprovide leading-edge bone, joint, spine and muscle care from 12 OrthoIndylocations throughout Central Indiana, staying true to our mission and ourpatients by offering a full range of procedures and treatment options. We have over 80 physicians in our practice andwe continue to be one of the most highly respected and trusted orthopedicpractices in the Midwest. OrthoIndy hasreceived national recognition for patient safety and orthopedic excellence andour philosophy is a physician-owned hospital model where patients experiencesuperior service, safety and patient satisfaction because physicians areinvolved in every aspect of your care. OrthoIndy is also the official orthopedicprovider for the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever and Andretti INDYCAR.

• 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 direct 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 with ability to earn CNA education and certification within six months of start date.
• BLS certification required

OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer