Nursing Technician

2600 White Plains Hospital Medical Center; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Technician to perform patient care and related support tasks under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include ADLs, vital signs, I&O, EKGs, specimen collection, and assisting with meals, transport, and procedures.

The role requires good communication, teamwork, and the ability to work in a high‑stress environment. Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Experience in hospital or patient care preferred.
• BLS certification or eligible within hire period.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform ADLs, vital signs, I&O, EKGs and related documentation.
• Assist with meals, transport, and specimen collection.
• Support medication administration under supervision and maintain safety.

Skills

Communication

BLS Certification

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Education

High School or GED

Job description

City/State: White Plains, New York

Department: Medical_Surgical Acute 4B

Work Shift: Night

Work Days: MON-FRI, ALTERNATING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS

Scheduled Hours: 6PM - 6AM

Hours Per Pay Period: 75

Pay Rate/Range: $25.00 - $37.50

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Job Summary

The Nursing Technician performs patient care and non-patient care functions within their scope of practice under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.

Duties include but are not limited to ADL's, vital signs, I&O, performing EKGs, documentation of vital signs and I & O, simple dressing changes, specimen collection, assisting with meals, errands, transporting of patients, medications, or specimens, ambulating of patients, urinary drainage care (indwelling, external and suprapubic), assists with colostomy care, applies binders, weighs patients, assists health care providers with procedures and physical exams, and other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
2. Performs tasks listed in job summary according to policy and procedure.
3. Integrates patient’s rights into work practice.
4. Utilizes current methods of infection control.
5. Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives.
6. Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision-making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit-based issues.
7. Collaborates and communicates with the health care team.
8. Completes competency requirements.
9. Attends mandatory in-services.
10. Attends staff meetings as required/ requested.
11. Utilizes cost containment practices.
12. Adheres to all WPH policies and procedures including dress code, code of conduct, customer service, attendance, and submission of annual physical.
13. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Required or GED Required less than 1 year Previous experience in hospital or with patient care preferred

Preferred Nursing Technicians that will be trained to read the monitors require the 4-day EKG class Required

Excellent Communication Skills (written & verbal)

Teamwork Adaptability Strong Problem Solving, Judgment & Decision-Making Skills Stress Tolerance

Must be able to move about the department and hospital constantly while attending to needs of patients, visitors, and staff.

Requires continuous communication with patients, staff, and visitors of all educational levels.

Requires frequent use of computers and other office equipment.

Must be able to rapidly assess and respond to situational needs of patients, staff, and visitors.

Must be able to adapt to a high stress environment with frequent interruptions.

BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Nursing Technicians must have their BLS upon hire or obtain within 6 months within 180 Days Required

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer.

White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

White Plains Hospital is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System, serving as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley.

The Hospital is a 292-bed not-for-profit health care organization with the primary mission of providing exceptional acute and preventive medical care to all people who live in, work in or visit Westchester County and its surrounding areas.

White Plains Hospital has outpatient medical facilities across Westchester, including multispecialty practices in Armonk, Hawthorne, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Somers, Yonkers and Yorktown Heights; and Scarsdale Medical Group locations in Harrison and Scarsdale.

The Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, and in 2025 received another 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — the highest distinction offered by the federal agency – for the fourth consecutive year.

In addition, the Hospital received its third Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a distinction held by only two percent of hospitals in the country.

White Plains Hospital has consistently received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades®, and in 2025 was awarded an “A” Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group for the 14th consecutive time.