Nursing Technician (part-time)

MERCY HEALTH SERVICES INC; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Community Healthcare in Franklin, TN is seeking a part-time Nursing Technician to assist the nursing team in delivering patient care. The role includes documenting in the EMR, obtaining vital signs, and supporting patients with paperwork and care coordination.

Responsibilities involve assisting with emergency care, following clinical protocols, and maintaining safety and infection control measures in a community health setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to document in the EMR with established protocols.
• Ability to acquire patient vitals including HR, RR, BP, SpO2, weight, height, and temp.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comply with HIPAA, universal blood and body fluid precautions.
• Support nursing team to improve patient flow, quality of care, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Document in the Electronic Medical Record while following established protocols.
• Acquire patient vital signs including heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, weight, height, and temperature.
• Work under provider direction to accomplish patient care tasks and maintain workflow.
• Determine necessary paperwork for appointments and assist patients with forms.
• Participate in care center protocols including HIPAA and universal precautions.

Skills

Vital signs documentation

EMR documentation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety and infection control

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Franklin, TN 37167

Mercy Community Healthcare has an opening for a part-time Nursing Technician in Franklin, TN. We are looking for enthusiastic people with a passion for making a difference in the lives of those we serve in our community.

Mercy's Mission:

The mission of Mercy Community Healthcare is to reflect the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by providing excellent healthcare to ALL and support to their families. We provide care to the uninsured, underinsured and insured through pediatric and adult primary care, mental and behavioral health services, and care coordination.

What is in it for You?

• Work for a place with mission and purpose.
• Work with great people around you.
• Provide care for all who need it.
• Make a difference in your community.

What Will You be Doing?

• Document in the Electronic Medical Record while following established and standardized protocols.
• Participate in emergency care of patients including applying oxygen, retrieving and setting up AED, and participating in BLS.
• Acquire patient vital signs including heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, weight, height, and temperature.
• Work at the direction of the providers and teammates to accomplish patient care tasks and maintain workflow.
• Determine necessary paperwork for appointments and proactively provide assistance to patients completing paperwork.
• Actively participating in care center protocols including HIPAA, universal blood, and body fluid precautions, etc.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent
• 2 years of medical assistant experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain with 90 days of employment.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Ability to use and document in our Electronic Medical Record.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and clinical skills, and the ability to work with a wide variety of people.
• Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Work with the nursing team to achieve quality improvement by proactively looking for ways to improve patient flow, quality of care, safety, and health.

Our Nursing Technician is a key component to our patient experience at Mercy. Are you up for this great opportunity?