Nursing Technician: Day Shift - Patient Care Pro

2600 White Plains Hospital Medical Center; Nevada; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Technician for day shift in White Plains, NY. The role supports nursing staff with ADLs, vital signs, I&O, EKGs, specimen collection and transport of patients, and basic patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification; prior hospital patient-care experience and completion of Nursing Technician Orientation are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/Equivalency required.
• BLS certification required for all Nursing Technicians.
• Nursing Technicians must have their BLS upon hire or within 6 months.
• Successful completion of the Nursing Technician Orientation.
• Previous hospital or patient-care experience preferred.
• Must complete the 4-day EKG class for read-monitor training.
• Emergency Department nurses must complete de-escalation training within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Performs ADLs, vital signs, I&O and simple dressing changes.
• Performs EKGs, documentation of vital signs and I&O, specimen collection and transportation.
• Assists with meals, errands, transferring patients and ambulating patients.
• Aids with colostomy care, binder application and urinary drainage care.
• Collaborates with health care providers and adheres to infection-control practices.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem solving

Stress tolerance

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalency

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Nursing Technician Orientation

EKG class (4-day)

De-escalation training within 1 year

Job description

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Nursing Technician for day shift in White Plains, NY. The role supports nursing staff with ADLs, vital signs, I&O, EKGs, specimen collection and transport of patients, and basic patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification; prior hospital patient-care experience and completion of Nursing Technician Orientation are preferred.