Nurse Tech NICU, PRN

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Children's Hospital Corporation invites applications for a Nurse Technician. You will perform basic patient care for patients of varying ages under the direct supervision and training of a registered nurse.

The candidate should be enrolled in a nursing program (first year of a 2-year program or 5th semester of a 4-year program) or have NCLEX-RN eligibility, with a current BLS certification. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a nursing program or completed a nursing program with NCLEX eligibility.
• BLS certification current and valid.
• Effective communication and counseling abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities and procedures under RN supervision.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interviewing and counseling

Interpersonal relationship skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

English reading comprehension

Nurse Technician scope competence

Education

First year in two-year nursing program

Fifth semester in four-year nursing program

NCLEX-RN eligibility/acceptance

Job description

Performs basic patient care activities and procedures for patients of varying ages under the direct training of a registered nurse.Work ExperienceHospital setting preferred.License/Registration/CertificationCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS)Education and TrainingFirst year of a two-year nursing program (including Medical/Surgical rotation) and currently enrolled in a nursing program, orCompletion of the 5th semester of a four-year nursing program and currently enrolled in a nursing program, orCertificate of completion from a U.S. or foreign school of nursing with proof of acceptance for the NCLEX-RN exam (NCLEX must be passed within 6-months of hire).SkillsPossesses effective oral and written communication skills.Possesses effective interviewing and counseling techniques.Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of a Nurse Technician.