Nurse Tech (rivhs)

Job Description

Overview
Nurse Tech works under the direct supervision of an assigned licensed professional (RN or LPN) in the department or unit assigned in the personal care of patients and their environment (including those needing special precautions) and performs specified functions in tasks where there is validated competency including but not limited to: simple wound care (i.e., cleaning of abrasions/lacerations), EKGs, peripheral INT removal, and basic phlebotomy. Licensed personnel will provide education and validate the Nurse Tech has met required competency to perform skills prior to patient care.

The Nurse Tech must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served in the assigned unit as described according to departmental policy and procedures; treat patients and their families with respect and dignity; adhere to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards; and, demonstrate an understanding of psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and families.


What you will do

• Provides personal care of patients and their environment (to include those with special precautions. Performs specified functions and tasks based on validated competency by licensed nurse to include but not limited to: simple wound care, EKGs, peripheral INT Removal and basic phlebotomy.
• Perform activities of daily living including hygiene, nutrition, and comfort activities under the direct supervision and guidance of the RN Preceptor. Maintains cleanliness and neatness of the patients' and unit's environment. Performs approved treatments and procedures accurately and safely.
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• Observes, gathers, and reports pertinent patient information including intake and output, daily weights, vital signs, pulse oximetry, and blood glucose.
• Maintains a safe environment by following hospital and unit policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED, (Required) and
• , Current Enrollment in Accredited Professional Nursing School with 2.5 GPA or Higher (Required) or
• Program Graduate, Nurse Extern Advancement Training (NEAT) (Required)

Experience

• Patient care experience (Preferred)
• Nursing fundamentals course completed from an accredited Professional Nursing School (Required)
• 40 hours direct patient care clinical completed (Required)

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of patient rights and laws relative to those rights, such as HIPAA
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients/residents, their families and other health professionals.

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)
• Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Eligible to apply for State of Virginia licensure (Required)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.