Nurse Tech NICU, PRN (57753)

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

El Paso Childrens Hospital is seeking an Entry level Nurse Technician to perform basic patient care activities under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. This PRN position supports a diverse pediatric patient population in El Paso, TX.

Candidates should be enrolled in a nursing program (first year or fifth semester completed) or have a nursing certificate with NCLEX eligibility, and must hold current BLS. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred to assist families.

Qualifications

• Hospital setting preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Eligibility to take NCLEX-RN within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities under direct RN supervision.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interviewing techniques

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Reading/comprehension in English

Nurse Technician scope of practice

Education

First year nursing program (2-year) enrolled

5th semester of 4-year nursing program enrolled

NCLEX-RN eligibility exam submission

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry
Job Location: El Paso Childrens Hospital - El Paso, TX 79905
Position Type: PRN
Education Level: High School
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Rotating
Job Category: Health Care
Performs basic patient care activities and procedures for patients of varying ages under the direct training of a registered nurse.

QualificationsWork Experience

Hospital setting preferred.

License/Registration/Certification

Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education and Training

• First year of a two-year nursing program (including Medical/Surgical rotation) and currently enrolled in a nursing program, or
• Completion of the 5th semester of a four-year nursing program and currently enrolled in a nursing program, or
• Certificate 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).

Skills

• Possesses 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.