Neuro ICU- Nurse Tech PRN Days

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Health in Oklahoma City is seeking a Neuro ICU Nurse Technician PRN Days to support RN staff in patient care within the Neuro Transplant ICU. The role emphasizes following physician and nursing orders, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with admissions, discharges, transports, and sterile procedures.

Currently enrolled in an accredited RN program or completed program with licensure exam in progress; BLS certification required on hire.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program or has completed a program and applied to the licensure examination.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health status under supervision and implement the plan of care.
• Carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Take and record vital signs and anthropometrics.
• Perform blood glucose monitoring and IV infusion/ transfusion monitoring as directed.
• Set up and discontinue telemetry monitoring.
• Collect specimens and perform sterile procedures as assigned.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer processes.
• Transport patients as needed and ensure patient rooms are clean and stocked.

Skills

Basic nursing techniques

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

RN program enrollment or completed program

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Position Title:Neuro ICU- Nurse Tech PRN DaysDepartment:Neuro Transplant ICUJob Description:

Under general supervision of a registered nurse, performs routine tasks in patient care. This role is specifically for a nursing student to learn healthcare support skills and gain experience in a hospital setting.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Under direct supervision of the RN and in collaboration with the patient and family, systematically and continually monitors the patient's health status and implements the plan of care.
• Carries out physician and nursing orders as directed by the RN.
• Takes/records blood pressures, temperatures, pulse and weighs patients.
• Performs blood glucose monitoring.
• Monitors intravenous infusions and transfusions as directed by RN.
• Sets up and discontinues telemetry monitor.
• Collects specimens as directed.
• Applies sterile dressings, removal of sutures, staples and/or drains. Performs all sterile procedures as assigned.
• Performs stoma irrigation and applies colostomy pouches.
• Performs oral and tracheostomy suctioning.
• Administers tube feedings to patients.
• Takes emergency actions as required.
• Performs all treatments and procedures as defined on initial skills checklist.
• Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient's condition or behavior to RN.
• Assists with admission, discharge and transfer process.
• Transports patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary; assists transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs.
• Keeps the patient's room in clean and orderly condition; makes beds, replaces soiled linen.
• Assists in restocking rooms with supplies and equipment as directed.Duties may be performed for one patient or more than one patient.
• When assigned to one patient, provides care, observes the patient and does not leave the patient alone.

General Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program or between terms/semesters; OR has completed a program of registered nursing and has applied to the licensure examination. The graduate may continue to be employed in a Nurse Technician role until licensed in any state, territory, or country, provided that the first licensure examination is taken within 90 days after graduation and the examination is passed within 6 months of graduation, on either the first or the second attempt.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures.

Ability to communicate effectively, follow written and verbal instructions, and maintain positive working relationships.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.