Nurse Tech PRN Women's Services

Nurse Tech

Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Nurse Tech for our Women's Services / Post Surgical Department. This job is permanent, PRN.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Training
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.
• Provides appropriate and accurate specimen collections and care of patients based on individual needs.
• Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy.
• Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members.
• Meets with patient or patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information and documentation. Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and questions.
• Communicates with admitting physician's office, nursing unit staff, and/or other appropriate personnel regarding admission to exchange necessary information and determine placement.
• Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization as necessary. Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow up.

Minimum Education

HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience Preferred X Required

Required Licenses

[Tennessee, United States] Nursing Assistant

Certified Nurse Aide Licensure in State of TN X Preferred Required

Required Skills

Completion of a licensed nursing assistant program X Preferred Required

Certifications:

The below certifications will be required within 60 days of hire:

X Basic Life Support (BLS)

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Minimum Work Experience

6 months recent acute care experience X Preferred Required