Nurse Tech Telemetry

CHI; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 22,441 - 30,500; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, ND seeks a Nurse Tech to assist nursing staff in delivering compassionate patient care and maintaining nursing standards.

The role involves direct patient care, hygiene assistance, feeding support, ambulation, and documenting actions under RN supervision. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, Nurse Assistant Registry placement, strong communication, organization, and the ability to work under pressure; BLS certification should be obtained

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Listed on a Nurse Assistant Registry or placement obtained after orientation.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize assignments and work under pressure.
• Basic Life Support Certification within orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to RN.
• Assist with patient admission, transfers, and discharge processes.
• Maintain a safe environment and document actions.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Nurse Tech, you will help nursing staff deliver individual patient care so they can maintain standards of nursing practice and contribute to a compassionate, healing environment for patients, families, and visitors. Every day you will provide direct patient care, assist with daily living activities, and ensure patient stability. You will be expected to adhere to St. Alexius Medical Center's mission and values, maintain quality of care according to policies, give personal hygiene assistance, assist with feeding, ambulating, and positioning, monitor vital signs and report changes, respond to call lights, maintain a safe environment, and document actions. To be successful in this role, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be listed on a Nurse Assistant Registry (or obtain placement immediately after orientation), possess good communication and interpersonal skills, be able to organize assignments and work under pressure, and obtain Basic Life Support Certification within the orientation period.

Job Requirements

• Provides comprehensive patient personal care and comfort, including hygiene, mobility assistance (e.g., ambulation, transfers), and addressing basic needs like feeding, skin care, and elimination
• Prepares patients, equipment, and supplies efficiently for various medical procedures and examinations
• Performs, monitors, documents, and reports clinical activities within assigned tasks, promptly notifying the RN of any changes in patient condition
• Assists nursing staff with patient admission, discharge, and transfer processes, including managing belongings, providing comfort items, orienting patients/families, and transport
• Maintains a neat work environment, manages supplies and equipment (ordering, stocking, reporting issues, initiating repairs), and contributes patient data to the interdisciplinary plan of care
• Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives, personal growth opportunities, and ongoing education/orientation to the RN role, while consistently adhering to scope of practice

Where You'll Work

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

Pay Range

$16.29 - $22.14 /hour