Nurse Technician - Med-Surg/Telemetry (Nights)
Company: Tanner Health System
Location: Carrollton
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
The Nursing Technician performs basic nursing care and
procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed
Practical Nurse.EducationAbility to read and writeLicenses &
Certifications Certified Nursing Assistant Healthcare Provider
(CPR)Qualifications Currently enrolled in a practical nursing
program or a student currently enrolled in a professional nursing
program, or previous experience working with patients, or
one-quarter of clinical experience as a student nurse, or
successful completion of a nurse aide course, or experience from a
related health care field preferred BLS required within 30 days of
hire.Requirements:Area of Responsibilities Demonstrates behaviors
necessary for age-specific care and knowledge of decision making
process for all ages of population(s) served. Documentation is in
compliance with hospital policy and procedure and other regulatory
agencies. Effectively understands and operates basic equipment used
routinely on the unit. Performs basic patient care attending to
physical and emotional needs of the patient in a family oriented
environment. Requires regular contact with other people in or out
of the department, but of a very routine nature, requiring
courtesy, tact and diplomacy. Teamwork is an essential part of the
nurse technicians role.Compliance StatementEmployee performs within
the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and
Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report
compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, the Compliance
Officer, or the Hotline.EducationAbility to read and
writeExperienceNo prior work experience requiredLicenses &
Certifications Certified Nursing Assistant Healthcare Provider
(CPR) or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.Supervision
Performs no direct supervision but may be expected to instruct new
employees and other nursing assistants and correct work routines
according to hospital policy and procedure.Qualifications Currently
enrolled in a practical nursing program or a student currently
enrolled in a professional nursing program, or previous experience
working with patients, or one quarter of clinical experience as a
student nurse, or successful completion of a nurse aide course, or
experience from a related health care field preferredDefinitions
The Nursing Technician performs basic nursing care and procedures
under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical
Nurse.Contact With OthersPerformance of job requires contact with
others where team work is essential, requiring tact in order to
obtain cooperation. Contacts may be outside of the organization
also.Effect Of ErrorProbable error usually detected in succeeding
operations and generally confined to a single department or phase
of organization activities. Practically all work is subject to
verification or check. Occasional work with some confidential data
where the effect of any disclosure would be negligible or where the
full import is not apparent in the routines performed.Supervisory
ResponsibilityOccasionally uses assistance of aide or helper in
performance of taskMental DemandsRoutine duties using one or more
of several established procedures within a prescribed practice
under general supervision. Involves minor decisions many of which
are repetitive.Physical EffortStrenuous physical effort - Sustained
muscular exertion with medium and heavy objects. Hard work with
constant strain or intermittent severe strain.Working
ConditionsExtreme - Constantly involved in exposure to dirt, odors,
noise, or some work is performed with exposure to
temperature/weather extremes/occupational risk and probability of
coming into contact with blood borne pathogens, other potentially
infectious diseases, or biomedical/bio-hazardous materials.Working
Conditions Aspects For Immunizations Performs tasks involving
contact with blood, blood-contaminated body fluids, other body
fluids, or sharps (needles)Physical AspectsContinually (at least
once per day) Hearing Visual Speaking Standing Walking Hazmat suit
usage (PPE)Frequently (at least 3 times a week) Reaching - above
shoulder Reaching - below shoulder Balancing Running - In response
to an emergency Lifting up to 25 lbs. Lifting 25 to 60 lbs. Lifting
over 60 lbs. Handling - seizing, holding, grasping Carrying
Climbing Kneeling Squatting Smelling Pushing/Pulling - up To 25
lbs. Pushing/Pulling - 25 To 60 lbs. Pushing/Pulling - over 60
lbs.Occasionally (at least once a month) Bending Typing Manual
Dexterity - picking, pinching With fingers etc. Feeling (Touch) -
determining temperature, texture, by touching Color Vision Crawling
N95 Respirator usage (PPE)
Keywords: Tanner Health System, Atlanta , Nurse Technician - Med-Surg/Telemetry (Nights), Professions , Carrollton, Georgia
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