Nurse Tech - PRN - Varies Surgical Services Nrs Admin

Job Title

Nurse Technician – PRN – Surgical Services

Edinburg, Texas

The Nurse Technician assists in delivering direct and indirect nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse, focusing on patient comfort, safety, and hygiene.

• Promote the facility mission and values
• Assist with bathing, feeding, vital signs, oral care, turning, and positioning
• Perform specified nursing procedures such as specimen collection, wound care, catheterization, suctioning, and bed linen changes after competency has been verified
• Transport, position, and drape patients for exams
• Assist with patient ambulation and minimize patient distress
• Record vital signs, intake/output, and maintain accurate documentation
• Provide encouragement, support, and comfort to patients and families
• Apply Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment
• Support new staff and perform additional duties as assigned

• High‑school diploma or GED
• Enrollment in a two‑semester ADN or BSN program with transcripts submitted after each semester
• Current student in good standing at an accredited nursing program
• Completion of fundamental nursing courses (Med/Surg, Physical Assessment, Pharmacology, Fundamentals)
• NCLEX‑RN exam taken within six months of graduation; failure to pass results in termination of employment as Nurse Technician
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent
• Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Availability for at least 12 hours per pay period (bi‑weekly) with occasional evenings or weekends
• English;
  Spanish preferred (bilingual)
• Physical ability to lift, shift, and transfer patients, meeting OSHA Category III requirements

FLSA Non‑Exempt – Paid PRN hours