Nurse Technician (Nights)

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Lafayette (LA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Nurse Tech to assist with patient care and activities of daily living. This role, requiring enrollment in a nursing program, provides vital support under the supervision of nursing staff, contributing to the quality of patient care.

Qualifications

Must be a junior or senior in nursing program.
Experience as Student Nurse in good standing.
Training in an accredited program.
Basic patient care skills required.

Responsibilities

Provide basic patient care and assistance with daily activities.
Measure and document vital signs.
Assist with patient admission and discharge processes.
Maintain cleanliness of patient rooms.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Computer Skills

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

BLS Certification

Education

Currently enrolled in Registered Nurse accredited School of Nursing program

Job description

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Job Description

The Nurse Tech performs various patient care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. The Nurse Tech provides basic patient care and assist with activities of daily living (ADL)s under close supervision of the nurse. Basic patient care and ADLs are defined as: patient bathing, feeding, and preparation for treatment, takes and records vital signs, changes bed linen, prepares treatment trays and other supplies, and assists nursing service personnel with a variety of other patient care duties that they have verified completion of competencies. Relies on establish guidelines to accomplish tasks. The Nurse Tech works under close supervision of the nurse.

Patient Care
Assists in patient admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
Measures, collects, and documents patient data according to policy (e.g., weight, vital signs, O2 sats) and reports symptoms, reactions, and changes in patients' condition to the Registered Nurse.
Assists patients with activities of daily living and appropriate patient care (personal hygiene, linen changes, assists with meals, elimination).
Assists with transporting and mobility needs of patient.
Retrieves medications from the pneumatic tube system and/or pharmacy and delivers the medications to the nurse and/or place medications in a secure location as determined by the nurse manager.
Keeps patient rooms and nursing station areas clean and orderly.
Collaboration & Partnership
Assists physicians with examination, treatments, and special tests. Collects patient specimens and transports specimens to the lab.
Performs procedures consistent with standards set forth by their school of nursing and level of nursing education completed under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Utilizes equipment safely for patient care as directed by a Registered Nurse.
Quality
Adheres to standards of nursing and the policies and procedures set forth by the institution in an effort to enhance the quality and efficiency of hospital nursing services.
Utilizes all equipment, supplies, and resources in a prudent and efficient manner.
Observes and adheres to quality standards established by the department. Participates in continuous quality improvement programs.
Is aware of behavioral/psychological changes of patients and promptly reports changes to assigned nurse or charge nurse. Adapts care to the patients need and level of development.
Other Duties as Assigned
Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Experience: Student Nurse in good standing with completion of basic patient skills within nursing program.
Education: Must be a student nurse currently enrolled in either: Registered Nurse accredited School of Nursing program who is in the Junior or Senior level year Licensed Practical Nurse accredited School of Nursing program who has completed their first semester/term.
Training: Student Nurse in good standing within an accredited program.
Special Skills: Communication, Customer Service, computer Skills and Knowledge of Medical Terminology. BLS Certification

Seniority level