PRN Nurse Technician

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Job summary

OU Health in Oklahoma City seeks a Nurse Technician student to support patient care under the supervision of an RN, learning healthcare support skills in a hospital setting. The role involves monitoring patient status, performing routine care tasks, and assisting with treatments and transfers.

Currently enrolled in an accredited RN program or recently completed one and awaiting licensure; BLS certification is required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program or has completed a program of registered nursing and has applied to the licensure examination.
• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the RN, monitor patient health status and assist with plan of care.
• Carry out physician and nursing orders as directed by the RN.
• Take and record vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and weight.
• Provide blood glucose monitoring and assist with IV infusions as directed by RN.
• Set up and discontinue telemetry monitoring and collect specimens as directed.
• Assist with admission, discharge and transfer processes and transport patients as needed.

Skills

Nursing basics

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

RN student in accredited program

Job description

General Description:

Under general supervision of a registered nurse, performs routine tasks in patient care. This role is specifically for a nursing student to learn healthcare support skills and gain experience in a hospital setting.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Under direct supervision of the RN and in collaboration with the patient and family, systematically and continually monitors the patient's health status and implements the plan of care.
• Carries out physician and nursing orders as directed by the RN.
• Takes/records blood pressures, temperatures, pulse and weighs patients.
• Performs blood glucose monitoring.
• Monitors intravenous infusions and transfusions as directed by RN.
• Sets up and discontinues telemetry monitor.
• Collects specimens as directed.
• Applies sterile dressings, removal of sutures, staples and/or drains. Performs all sterile procedures as assigned.
• Performs stoma irrigation and applies colostomy pouches.
• Performs oral and tracheostomy suctioning.
• Administers tube feedings to patients.
• Takes emergency actions as required.
• Performs all treatments and procedures as defined on initial skills checklist.
• Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient's condition or behavior to RN.
• Assists with admission, discharge and transfer process.
• Transports patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary; assists transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs.
• Keeps the patient's room in clean and orderly condition; makes beds, replaces soiled linen.
• Assists in restocking rooms with supplies and equipment as directed.
• Duties may be performed for one patient or more than one patient.
• When assigned to one patient, provides care, observes the patient and does not leave the patient alone.

General Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program or between terms/semesters; OR has completed a program of registered nursing and has applied to the licensure examination. The graduate may continue to be employed in a Nurse Technician role until licensed in any state, territory, or country, provided that the first licensure examination is taken within 90 days after graduation and the examination is passed within 6 months of graduation, on either the first or the second attempt.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, and follow written and oral instructions; and to maintain effective working relations with others.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.