Nursing Technician-Acute Care

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Overview

Under supervision of the registered nurse, the Nursing Technician performs a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients; provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served; reports observations; contributes to the efficient functioning of the unit; all duties are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. 

Highlights & Benefits:

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• One of the followings required:
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
• Enrollment in nursing school with one (1) semester of clinicals completed.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience performing the essential responsibilities of the nursing assistant role.
• Successful completion of Nursing Team Orientation, unit-based orientation and clinical competency validation tool required within three (3) months of hire.
• CPR certification required or obtained during Nursing Team Onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Provides hygiene and comfort measures assuring privacy and preventing undue exposure.
• Provides or assists patient with bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, nail care, shaving, etc.
• Assures that linens are dry, wrinkle free and the patient is comfortable.
• Provides handwashing opportunity before and after meals, toileting, etc.
• Activity
• Assists with patient’s activities including ambulation, chair dangling and repositioning; uses proper body mechanics, positioning techniques and assistive devices.
• Assists patient with activities as outlined in interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Nutrition
• Services and collects food trays and nourishments.
• Records percentage of diet intake.
• Feeds or assists patients as necessary.
• Records intake. Reports deviations from normal.
• Elimination
• Provides bed pan/urinal.
• Performs perineal and foley care.
• Administers enemas.
• Performs bladder catheterization/care (straight and foley) and discontinues as directed.
• Performs ostomy care (ileostomy, colostomy), including application of appropriate appliances.
• Records output. Reports deviations from normal.
• Other Related Needs:
• Assists with post-mortem care.
• Assists with admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Promptly responds to patient call light or requests (usually in less than 10 minutes).

• Obtains vital signs (BP and TPR) and reports deviations.
• Obtains weight (standing, chair or bed scale). Reports deviation from previous weight.
• Empties drainage collection devices.
• Performs blood glucose monitoring.
• Observes and reports unusual conditions and/or change in patient behavior or appearance.

• Application of heat; i.e., K-pad.
• Application of cold; i.e., ice bags, sponge baths.
• Obtains routine and sterile specimens.
• Assists with patient preparation for surgical, therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures.
• Applies non-sterile dressing changes as directed.
• Discontinues peripheral IVs as directed.
• Preps skin and applies telemetry patches.
• Records all interventions; observes and reports the patient response, changes and/or deviations from normal parameters.

• Conducts purposeful hourly rounding as a team member inquiring of the Four Ps (Pain, Potty, Possessions, and Positioning).
• Follows standard precautions. Always washes hands between patients. Always cleans equipment between patients.
• Reports equipment malfunctions.
• Assists in keeping patient rooms/corridors free of clutter. Cleans fluid spills.
• Uses proper body mechanics in moving, transferring and transporting patients.
• Positions side rails appropriate to the patient’s condition.
• Applies and maintains restraining devices as directed.
• Interacts with patients/visitors/others in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Fully explains procedures to patients/families prior to performing.
• Assures patient privacy/rights/confidentiality.
• Recognizes and reports patient concerns; offers constructive solutions.

• Skilled in computer messaging, obtaining results.
• Completes assigned aspects of unit inventory management.
• Complies with established policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Uses designated lines of communication and authority.
• Supports efforts to reduce costs.
• Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Maintains cleanliness of unit, service area and equipment.
• Cooperates with all members of the healthcare team.
• Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes.
• Accepts responsibility for accurate and timely completion of tasks as assigned.
• Adheres to MHS Behavioral Standards.