Nursing Technician - Per Diem Night - 5I

White Plains Hospital Inc; City of White Plains (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Inc. is seeking a Nursing Technician for the Per Diem Night shift in the Medical/Surgical Acute 5I unit. Responsibilities include ADLs, vital signs, I&O, EKGs, specimen collection, and assisting with meals, transport and procedures.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, excellent communication, teamwork, adaptability and problem-solving skills. BLS certification is required within 180 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; hospital experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 180 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and non-patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Record vital signs and intake/output; perform EKGs and assist with procedures.
• Assist with meals, transport, dressing changes, specimen collection and related tasks.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem solving

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

## Nursing Technician - Per Diem Night - 5IApply: 41 East Post Road: Per diem: Posted Today: JR234315**City/State:**White Plains, New York**Department:**Medical\\_Surgical Acute 5I**Work Shift:**Night**Work Days:**PER DIEM**Scheduled Hours:**6PM - 6AM**Hours Per Pay Period:**0**Pay Rate/Range:**$25.00- $37.50For 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 thedirection of a Registered Professional Nurse. Duties include but are not limited to ADL's, vital signs, I&O, performingEKGs, 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 withprocedures 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* Previous experience in hospital or with patient care preferred Preferred* Successful completion of the Nursing Technician Orientation* Previous experience in hospital or with patient care preferred Preferred* Excellent Communication Skills (written & verbal)* Teamwork* Adaptability* Strong Problem Solving, Judgment & Decision-Making Skills* Stress Tolerance* BLS - American Heart Association within 180 Days Required* Nursing Technicians that will be trained to read the monitors require the 4-day EKG class* Nursing Technicians in the Emergency Department must complete de-escalation training within 1 year of hire or transfer to the Emergency Room.