Critical Care Unit Nursing Support Tech Full Time Days

Full Time 36 weekly hours, day shift

Job Summary

The Nurse Assistant Tech is an individual with clerical aptitude and abilities that assist the nursing staff by performing selected nursing procedures and routine duties in caring for patients. This individual performs multiple job functions as indicated. All functions must be within the scope of training and instruction received and are under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1.Nursing Assistant Provides basic physical care

2.Assists the patient with meeting nutritional needs

3.Assists patients with activity as designated

4.Maintains a safe environment for the patient according to policy and procedure

5.Demonstrates role accountability to the patient, unit and the nursing department

6.Performs and documents appropriate procedures according to hospital policy and procedure.

7.Performs duties that enhance organization of patient care on the unit

8.Transcribes Orders according to policy and procedure

9.Medical record maintenance

10.Documents appropriately and according to policy and procedure on the medical record

11.Enters and transmits computer system information to other department accurately and in a timely manner

12.Initiates cardiac monitoring and maintains equipment and supplies

13.Documents and communicates information regarding patient rhythms and Oxygen saturation

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience

A. High School graduate or GED preferred
B. Knowledge of medial terminology preferred
C. Experience with computers preferred

D. BCLS required within 90 days of hire