Patient Care Technician or Nurse Extern

Witham Health Services; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Patient Care Technician or Nurse Extern. This role is essential for patient care operations, requiring effective communication and flexibility. Responsibilities include assisting nursing staff, taking vital signs, and providing basic patient care. Ideal candidates are nursing students or those with assistant experience, ready to support patients in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assisting professional nursing personnel with routine duties.
• Takes vital signs and assists patients with personal hygiene.
• Communicates effectively with patients and healthcare team.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Accredited nursing program

Nursing Fundamentals course

Job description

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Job Summary

The key duties of this position are a vital link to efficient, well-organized operations on the patient care units. As a valued member of the healthcare team, this individual must effectively communicate with all personnel throughout the organization as well as patients and visitors. This position must be able to demonstrate flexibility by adjusting to changes in the volume of patients per unit. Will be required to assume additional clerical or patient care duties for assigned nursing areas on each shift. Will also demonstrate competency when performing in the role of a nursing assistant. Must assist professional nursing personnel with routine duties by performing basic patient care procedures. Takes vital signs, assists patients with personal hygiene, feeds and ambulates patients, and performs other functions according to specific procedures. Often one of the first to meet patient and patient's family; must be skilled in communication and public relations. Performs physically, mentally and emotionally demanding work. Works with sick and dying patients, infectious disease, hazardous materials, fluids and hazardous chemicals. Will accept and follow direction from the immediate nurse in charge.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Work Location and Details

• Witham Health Services - Main Campus
• Surgical Services/Operating Room
• Lebanon, IN
• Nursing - Part Time, Days, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Posted 03/31/2025
• Req # 7624

Additional Roles

Patient Care Technician

Job Summary

The duties are similar to those described above, focusing on assisting nursing staff with routine patient care and ensuring smooth operation of patient care units.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Nursing student
• Nursing assistant experience in another healthcare facility
• BLS certified

Nurse Extern

The Nurse Extern provides nursing care under supervision, assisting with patient data collection, education, and discharge preparation. Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program, preferably in final year, with completed Fundamentals of Nursing.

Minimum Education/License/Certification Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited nursing program, preferably in final year.
• Experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Completion of Nursing Fundamentals course required.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare

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