Nurse Technician II - Progressive Care Unit (PRN)

Working under the supervision of the

Nursing Director, the Nurse Tech performs various patient care activities

necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. The

position's tasks and responsibilities include:

Bathes, dresses/undresses patients assist with personal

hygiene Serves, collects food trays and assists with patient

feeding Transports, positions and drapes patients for

exams and treatments Assists patients in ambulating Takes and records vital signs, weights and I & O Performs non sterile dressing changes Passes and collects bed pans Changes bed linens Provides encouragement, support and comfort to patients

and family members Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as

appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems Provides age and culturally appropriate care Orients and mentors new staff members Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective

equipment as required

Must have a minimum of two years experience in an acute

setting as a CNA, PCT or Clinical/Nurse Technician Must be available to work 12/hr day/night shifts and

alternate weekends Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider Working knowledge of medical terminology Ability to perform secretarial duties as needed Customer service abilities including effective

listening skills Ability to quickly make decisions to report patient

condition with minimal supervision Ability to perform work that requires frequent

standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of

patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds