Nurse Technician

Lifepoint Health®; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement package

Wellness programs

Job summary

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital, South in Oklahoma City, part of Lifepoint Health, is looking for a Nurse Technician for full-time night shifts (6:30pm–7:00am). The role supports licensed nursing staff and provides essential patient care in a rehabilitation setting.

Join a team focused on compassionate care, patient safety, and collaboration across departments. This position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within Lifepoint Health’s network.

Qualifications

• CPR/BCLS certification required or preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Six months' experience in an acute or long-term facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care considering age-appropriate standards.
• Assists with morning and evening care, including hygiene and daily living activities.
• Prepares patients for meals and assists with feeding as needed.
• Notifies licensed staff of pain or changes in condition.
• Records vital signs and patient data accurately.
• Transports patients to and from departments and aids in admissions/transfers.

Skills

CPR/BCLS Certification

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Nurse Technician

Job Type: Full Time, Nights

Schedule: 6:30pm - 7:00am

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital, South - 7900 Mid America Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73135

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital, North is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Nurse Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

About

More About Our Team

We pride ourselves on exceptional teamwork, we support one another to deliver safe compassionate care.

Our strong collaboration and commitment to best practices lead to positive patient outcomes and a high-quality healing environment.

How You'll Contribute

• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.
• Provides morning care which may include bed bath, shower or whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the day.
• Provides evening care which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, freshening linen, cleaning over bed tables, straightening room and other general care as needed.
• Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.
• Prepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients if necessary.
• Distributes drinking water and other nourishments to patients.
• Answers patient call lights, anticipates patient's needs and makes rounds to assigned patients.
• Assists patients with the handling of personal property: dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices, etc.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Transports patients to and from various departments in the hospital.
• Reports and, when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents.
• Assists in the preparation of admissions, transfers and discharge of patients.
• Assists licensed nursing staff with treatment procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Integrates the plan of care with Rehabilitation Services treatment plan to attain patient's optimal level of functioning.
• Provides general nursing care: positioning patients, lifting and turning patients, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting patients with the bedpan, commode; assists ambulating patients. Uses correct body mechanics.
• Checks patient for reddened areas or skin breakdown and reports to licensed nursing staff.
• Obtains and records temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight, intake and output.
• Makes rounds with oncoming shift to ensure the unit is left in good condition.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to nurse, supervisor, co-workers, physicians and the Rehabilitation Services staff.
• Consults other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentiality.
• Practices careful, efficient and non-wasteful use of supplies and linens and follows established charge procedures for patient charge items.
• Follows infection control procedures. Keeps the unit clean and organized.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Response to the patient is appropriate in emergency or physically distressful situation.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the nurse assistant's scope of practice.
• Other duties as assigned

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Assist nursing staff with patients' personal care, emotional support, and activities of daily living. More complex duties performed under supervision of licensed nursing personnel.

• CPR/BCLS Certification
• Minimum six months' experience in an acute or long-term facility preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

At Mercy Rehab Hospital OKC South, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is located at Memorial Road and MacArthur Boulevard in northwest Oklahoma City. Our Oklahoma City rehab hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries and other conditions. Designed to promote recuperation outside the traditional hospital setting, Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital incorporates many unique features.

The greatest feature of our new rehabilitation hospital is our team of dedicated doctors and nurses. These rehab professionals provide the exceptional patient care for which Mercy is known, with an emphasis on improving individual functional ability and quality of life.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.