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2 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants Job Description The Nurse Tech performs various patient care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. The Nurse Tech provides basic patient care and assist with activities of daily living (ADL)s under close supervision of the nurse. Basic patient care and ADLs are defined as: patient bathing, feeding, and preparation for treatment, takes and records vital signs, changes bed linen, prepares treatment trays and other supplies, and assists nursing service personnel with a variety of other patient care duties that they have verified completion of competencies. Relies on establish guidelines to accomplish tasks. The Nurse Tech works under close supervision of the nurse. Job Description The Nurse Tech performs various patient care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. The Nurse Tech provides basic patient care and assist with activities of daily living (ADL)s under close supervision of the nurse. Basic patient care and ADLs are defined as: patient bathing, feeding, and preparation for treatment, takes and records vital signs, changes bed linen, prepares treatment trays and other supplies, and assists nursing service personnel with a variety of other patient care duties that they have verified completion of competencies. Relies on establish guidelines to accomplish tasks. The Nurse Tech works under close supervision of the nurse. Responsibilities Patient Care Assists in patient admission, discharge, and transfer of patients. Measures, collects, and documents patient data according to policy (e.g., weight, vital signs, O2 sats) and reports symptoms, reactions, and changes in patients' condition to the Registered Nurse. Assists patients with activities of daily living and appropriate patient care (personal hygiene, linen changes, assists with meals, elimination). Assists with transporting and mobility needs of patient. Retrieves medications from the pneumatic tube system and/or pharmacy and delivers the medications to the nurse and/or place medications in a secure location as determined by the nurse manager. Keeps patient rooms and nursing station areas clean and orderly. Collaboration & Partnership Assists physicians with examination, treatments, and special tests. Collects patient specimens and transports specimens to the lab. Performs procedures consistent with standards set forth by their school of nursing and level of nursing education completed under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Utilizes equipment safely for patient care as directed by a Registered Nurse. Quality Adheres to standards of nursing and the policies and procedures set forth by the institution in an effort to enhance the quality and efficiency of hospital nursing services. Utilizes all equipment, supplies, and resources in a prudent and efficient manner. Observes and adheres to quality standards established by the department. Participates in continuous quality improvement programs. Is aware of behavioral/psychological changes of patients and promptly reports changes to assigned nurse or charge nurse. Adapts care to the patients need and level of development. Other Duties as Assigned Performs other duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications Experience: Student Nurse in good standing with completion of basic patient skills within nursing program. Education: Must be a student nurse currently enrolled in either: Registered Nurse accredited School of Nursing program who is in the Junior or Senior level year Licensed Practical Nurse accredited School of Nursing program who has completed their first semester/term. Training: Student Nurse in good standing within an accredited program. Special Skills: Communication, Customer Service, computer Skills and Knowledge of Medical Terminology. BLS Certification Seniority level Seniority level Internship Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System by 2x Registered Nurse (RN) - $5k Sign On Bonus Registered Nurse (RN) - $10k Sign On Bonus Lafayette, Louisiana Metropolitan Area 10 hours ago Registered Nurse (RN) ICU Superflex – Day Shift Opelousas, LA $1,466.07 - $1,511.41 1 day ago Registered Nurse Critical Care, Burn Care (Full Time Nights) Registered Nurse - IP Lactation (Part Time) Registered Nurse Critical Care, ICU (Full Time Nights) Registered Nurse - Flex Choice Internal Agency-Lafayette Registered Nurse Critical Care, ICU (Full Time Nights) We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

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