NURSING TECH II
Department Name N.
S.
SURGERY Job Description POSITION SUMMARYTo perform general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.
To carry out patient care activities and related non-professional services in caring for personal needs and comforts of patients while working under supervision of registered nurse.
Nonexempt (Hourly - Eligible for overtime)MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSWork experience may NOT substitute for minimum education requirement.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Six (6) month's experience as a Nursing Tech and cross-trained in the role of Patient Care Secretary or Monitor Tech.
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND SKILLSAssist with care of the patient in restraints as directed by the RN.
Assist with preparation of collecting belonging, at admission, transfer and discharge.
Notifies appropriate areas of patient discharge or pending discharge.
Cleans and stocks supplies as needed in the area.
Assists with filing, order entry, transcription, and copying as requested.
Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.
Monitor intake and output and document in the electronic medical record.
Complete and document weight on admission.
Complete and document weights as directed by the RN.
Obtain vital signs per unit protocol or as directed by RN and document in electronic medical record.
Orders supplies and equipment as needed.
Orders charts and tests for patients as requested.
Post mortem care.
Complete foley catheter care and/or perineal care per established standards and document in electronic medical record.
Report changes in patient status to RN.
All other duties assigned.
Apply pulse oximetry, obtain periodic readings and document in electronic medical record.
Reinforce use of incentive spirometer during hourly rounds.
Arrives patient to the unit in the electronic medical record.
Assist with ambulation and/or transfers to chair.
Reposition bed-bound patients.
Assist with meal tray distribution.
Set up meal trays and/or feed patients as needed.
Answers phones and performs general administrative duties for the area as required.
Anti-embolic stocking application and/or sequential stocking application and care.
Apply electrodes for telemetry as directed by the RN.
Assist or complete ADLs (bathing, shaving, brushing teeth, denture care, dressing and document in electronic medical record.
Orient patient to room (call light, TV, bathroom, etc.
).
Set up patient room for admission (equipment and standard admission supplies).
Change linen per unit protocol or as needed when soiled.
Complete point of care glucose testing.
Other Requirements CONTACTSGeriatric:
60 years and 1 day or older Neonate:
Birth - 1 year Toddler:
1 year and 1 day - 3 years Preschool:
3 years and 1 day - 5 years School:
5 years and 1 day - 12 years Adult:
28 years and 1 day - 60 years Young Adult:
18 years and 1 day - 28 years Adolescent:
12 years and 1 day - 18 yearsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENTCrouch/Stoop Occasionally, up to 20% of the time Sit Frequently, from 21% to 50% of the time Twist Occasionally, up to 20% of the time Push/Pull Occasionally, up to 20% of the time Reach Frequently, from 21% to 50% of the time Carry/Lift 10-25 lbs.
Occasionally, up to 20% of the time Bend Frequently, from 21% to 50% of the time Body Fluid Exposure:
Yes Walk Occasionally, up to 20% of the time Stand Occasionally, up to 20% of the time Kneel Occasionally, up to 20% of the timeSUPERVISORY / BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIESNo supervisory responsibility.
No fiscal responsibility.
Preferred Qualifications LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS / REGISTRATIONSNone requiredKNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIESAbility to operate various office machines including printers, computers and various software packages Ability to maintain records and filing systems Ability to multi-taskPosition Status Regular Shift Nights Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Hours Per Week 36 Location Walker Baptist Medical Center Address Line 1 P.
O.
Box 3547 City Jasper Zip Code 35502 Auto req ID 2032BR Removal Date 15-May-2015.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
S.
SURGERY Job Description POSITION SUMMARYTo perform general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.
To carry out patient care activities and related non-professional services in caring for personal needs and comforts of patients while working under supervision of registered nurse.
Nonexempt (Hourly - Eligible for overtime)MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSWork experience may NOT substitute for minimum education requirement.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Six (6) month's experience as a Nursing Tech and cross-trained in the role of Patient Care Secretary or Monitor Tech.
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND SKILLSAssist with care of the patient in restraints as directed by the RN.
Assist with preparation of collecting belonging, at admission, transfer and discharge.
Notifies appropriate areas of patient discharge or pending discharge.
Cleans and stocks supplies as needed in the area.
Assists with filing, order entry, transcription, and copying as requested.
Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.
Monitor intake and output and document in the electronic medical record.
Complete and document weight on admission.
Complete and document weights as directed by the RN.
Obtain vital signs per unit protocol or as directed by RN and document in electronic medical record.
Orders supplies and equipment as needed.
Orders charts and tests for patients as requested.
Post mortem care.
Complete foley catheter care and/or perineal care per established standards and document in electronic medical record.
Report changes in patient status to RN.
All other duties assigned.
Apply pulse oximetry, obtain periodic readings and document in electronic medical record.
Reinforce use of incentive spirometer during hourly rounds.
Arrives patient to the unit in the electronic medical record.
Assist with ambulation and/or transfers to chair.
Reposition bed-bound patients.
Assist with meal tray distribution.
Set up meal trays and/or feed patients as needed.
Answers phones and performs general administrative duties for the area as required.
Anti-embolic stocking application and/or sequential stocking application and care.
Apply electrodes for telemetry as directed by the RN.
Assist or complete ADLs (bathing, shaving, brushing teeth, denture care, dressing and document in electronic medical record.
Orient patient to room (call light, TV, bathroom, etc.
).
Set up patient room for admission (equipment and standard admission supplies).
Change linen per unit protocol or as needed when soiled.
Complete point of care glucose testing.
Other Requirements CONTACTSGeriatric:
60 years and 1 day or older Neonate:
Birth - 1 year Toddler:
1 year and 1 day - 3 years Preschool:
3 years and 1 day - 5 years School:
5 years and 1 day - 12 years Adult:
28 years and 1 day - 60 years Young Adult:
18 years and 1 day - 28 years Adolescent:
12 years and 1 day - 18 yearsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENTCrouch/Stoop Occasionally, up to 20% of the time Sit Frequently, from 21% to 50% of the time Twist Occasionally, up to 20% of the time Push/Pull Occasionally, up to 20% of the time Reach Frequently, from 21% to 50% of the time Carry/Lift 10-25 lbs.
Occasionally, up to 20% of the time Bend Frequently, from 21% to 50% of the time Body Fluid Exposure:
Yes Walk Occasionally, up to 20% of the time Stand Occasionally, up to 20% of the time Kneel Occasionally, up to 20% of the timeSUPERVISORY / BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIESNo supervisory responsibility.
No fiscal responsibility.
Preferred Qualifications LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS / REGISTRATIONSNone requiredKNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIESAbility to operate various office machines including printers, computers and various software packages Ability to maintain records and filing systems Ability to multi-taskPosition Status Regular Shift Nights Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Hours Per Week 36 Location Walker Baptist Medical Center Address Line 1 P.
O.
Box 3547 City Jasper Zip Code 35502 Auto req ID 2032BR Removal Date 15-May-2015.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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