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Nursing Technician (CNA) - 6W Step Down (Posted 10/9/20) (Job ID #137480)
NT- 6W Stepdown
Nursing
UI Health
1.0 FTE
Evenings

Original Posting Date 10/9/2020

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse II (LPN), the Nursing Technician delivers patient care utilizing the Relationship-Based Care model as a framework. The Nurse Technician provides care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by supporting Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence in clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Nurse Technician functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.

 

• Completes the “Core Skills Assessment” upon hire.
• Sets up patients’ rooms for transfers or admissions. Removes equipment/supplies upon discharge.
• Sets up and complies with isolation precautions.
• Complies with UI Health infection control guidelines.
• Introduces self to the patient and family, provides patients with admission/information pack, and provides assistance as needed.
• Orients patient and family to room including explaining visiting hours, bed functions, and use of television, telephone, and call light.
• Assists with patient transfer or discharge as assigned, ensuring that all patient belongings go with the patient.
• Provides post-mortem care
• Responds to patient call lights
• Measures and records vital signs, notifies RN or LPN of any abnormalities/changes.
• Measures and records weight and height.
• Monitors and reinforces use of incentive spirometer, deep breathing and coughing.
• Inspects patient’s skin and notifies RN or LPN of any abnormalities or changes.
• Maintains fall precautions, including bed-alarms.
• Prepares patients for diagnostic and therapeutic tests as directed by the RN or LPN.
• Applies simple dressings as directed by the RN or LPN.
• Maintains oxygen therapy as directed.

Two positions available

 

Certified Nursing Assistant required.
*Two (2) years of CNA experience preferred.
*Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required

Shift: 3p-11p

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