Nurse Tech - Ortho Trauma​/Amputee; 3rd shift

Night Shift (United States of America)

Employment Type:

Full-time
- Nights

Compensation:
Starting at $18/hr (eligible for increase based on experience)

Days Worked:
Rotating schedule;
Weekend requirement

Hours:

36 hrs/week; 7:00pm- 7:30am

Primary

Location:

Main Hospital
- Grand Rapids, MI

Department Name:
Inpatient - 6th Floor Ortho Trauma/ Amputee

• Annual Merit Increases
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision,)
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• PSLF Eligible
• Tuition Reimbursement

Nurse technicians provide important patient care within the Nursing Department. Under the direction of the registered nurse assigned to each patient, this non-licensed team member assists with patient care and other department activities as outlined in this job description, and communicates effectively with the RN responsible for each patient.

• Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.
• Quality Pillar of Excellence Patient Care – The nurse technician provides direct patient care, as delegated by the RN and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Patient care performed by a NT includes, but is not limited to, the following:
  Collects and monitors data and reports physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs of the patient and families as directed by and in coordination with the patient’s assigned RN.
• Obtains and records vital signs using appropriate equipment and technique.
• Provides direct patient care including sterile intermittent catheterization, bowel programs, patient hygiene, recording intake and outpatient, and other responsibilities as outlined in department policies.
• Acts as a safety attendant, as assigned, providing direct supervision under the direction of the RN to maintain the safety of the patient.
• Answers call lights in a timely, respectful manner.
• Documents care via computer/written patient record according to department policies, including content and timeliness of documentation.
• Provides input to the RN for use in an individualized plan of care for each patient.
• Transports patients in a safe and timely manner to facilitate patient diagnostic testing and therapy sessions, as needed.
• Communicates with other team members in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
• Maintains the patient’s living environment in a clean, safe manner.
• Cleans patient areas, work areas, and equipment, as needed.
• Communicates any equipment malfunctions to the Central Supply Department or Nursing Supervisor, and removes equipment from patient care in accordance with department policies.
• Assists with collection of quality data, as assigned by the RN, Nursing Supervisor, or Director of Nursing.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of all patient care equipment, in accordance with departmental policies.
• Communication – Each staff member in the Nursing Department is responsible to communicate in a timely, professional and respectful manner at all times.
• Patients and their families or visitors are treated with kindness and respect.
• Customers, physicians, and other staff members are treated with kindness and respect.
• Maintains effective working relationships with employees throughout the organization.
• Treats patient call lights as a primary communication method between the patient and the caregiver, and promptly responds to call lights, in person, as soon as possible.
• Delivers care in a manner that is culturally sensitive and preserves the dignity and rights of each patient.
• Deals discreetly and sensitively with confidential information and follows all hospital policies related to protected health information.
• Service Pillar of Excellence Customer Service –…