Nurse Tech - Float Pool Per Diem Days

Nurse Tech

Under the supervision of a RN or direction of a LVN, works cooperatively with all team members in planning and performing basic nursing care. The Nurse Tech is accountable for all patient care he/she gives and is responsible for adhering to all standards of care and for promoting teamwork among coworkers.

Core Competencies

Address basic human needs in a respectful and caring manner, and documents interventions in EMRAdheres to Infection preventionAdheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal careCommunicates effectively with the patient, family, and medical staff during the continuum of careComplies with Joint Commission's national patient safety goalsComplies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goalsEstablishes priorities to carry out an established care plan according to patient needsIdentifies common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting processMaintains cooperative working relationships with members of the hospital teamMaintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the professionParticipates in activities in alignment with the Magnet ModelParticipates in organizational activitiesParticipates in professional development activitiesPerforms as a preceptor in an active and engaged mannerProvides care within scope of practice as directed by other members of the healthcare teamRe-enforces patient and family education under the direction of the RN throughout hospitalizationReinforces age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundlesSupports patient care within scope of a practice as directed by othermembers of the healthcare teamUtilizes resources in an economical mannerUtilizes Safe Patient Handling

Department Specific Competencies

Takes assignment as a patient "sitter" for at risk patients, making physical and behavioral observations and reporting changes to the RN, ensures that report is received and given at the beginning and end of each shift and anytime a change in condition occurs. Identifies patients using identity band to verify the name and date of birth Assists with moving patients following safe patient handling procedures Ensures patients privacy and dignity Follows hand hygiene policy/procedure during all patient encounters Introduces self to patient and family and provides information regarding purpose of the assignment Calls patient by preferred name and follows all standards of conduct Ensures a plan for relief to not leave patient unattended during breaks and lunchTakes vital signs and other pertinent information as required by the department and documents in medical record.Communicates all significant clinical findings to nurse.Implements the patient care plan by providing direct patient care for those patients assigned including but not limited to the following activities: gives baths, oral hygiene, skin care, backrubs, assists patients to and from bathroom, positions patients and changes position appropriately according to care plan instructions, ensures patients receive prescribed diet, assists with feedings as needed, places tray conveniently, collects specimens as instructed using appropriate technique, takes vital signs and notifies RN of any change or abnormal finding, assists/performs treatments as directed by RN/LVN including: foley care, application of binders, FSBS, sitz baths, and post mortem care, others as directed.

Education

Degree - Program

Additional Information

Currently enrolled in a Registered Nurse program and have completed the first semester/Quarter of basic nursing skills.

Experience

Number of Years Experience - Type of Experience

Additional Information

Ongoing enrollment in a Registered Nurse program.

License / Certification Requirements

BCLS or ACLS Certification

Compensation Range$25.00 / Hour