Neuro ICU- Nurse Tech PRN Days

Position Title:
Neuro ICU- Nurse Tech PRN Days

Department:
Neuro Transplant ICU

Job 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, follow written and verbal instructions, and maintain positive working relationships.

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