Nurse Technician - Adult & Pediatric Float Pool - Day & Night Shift Available - PRN

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Oklahoma City is seeking a Nurse Technician for patient care in the Adult & Pediatric Float Pool. The role involves monitoring patients, administering care, and assisting with clinical tasks under supervision. Candidates must be enrolled in a nursing program or have completed one. This position offers flexible PRN shifts and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program or have completed the program.
• Must apply for licensure examination within 90 days of graduation.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patient’s health status and implements care plans.
• Carries out physician and nursing orders as directed.
• Takes and records vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
• Administers tube feedings and performs suctioning.

Skills

Basic nursing techniques

Effective communication

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program

Completed a program of registered nursing

Job description

Position Title

Nurse Technician - Adult & Pediatric Float Pool - Day & Night Shift Available - PRN

Department

Nursing Student Programs

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

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, and follow written and oral instructions; and to maintain effective working relations with others.

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