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Nursing Technician (CNA) - Sickle Cell Center (Posted 6/13/2022) (Job ID #167518)
Sickle Cell Center
Nursing
UI Health
0.5 FTE
Evenings

NT Duties 

Under direct supervision of a nurse, and in a single clinical specialty requiring little discriminatory judgment, to perform bedside nursing functions of limited scope and complexity in the care of patients with nonacute health care needs, or to assist in the care of acutely ill patients.

 

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities


A(n) Nursing Technician typically -
 

  1. administer, or assist with, basic personal hygiene to provide comfort and cleanliness, such as bathing, toileting, and feeding of patients.
  2. carry out, or assist with, specific therapeutic procedures in a given clinical division which may include administering colostomy care, observing IV flow rates, applying heat and cold to adult patients, observing chest tube connections for security of fit, administering cast and brace care, and dispensing eye care to comatose patient.
  3. carry out, or assist with, specific diagnostic procedures in a given clinical division which may include taking temperature and blood pressure; collecting urine and stool specimens for laboratory; assisting physicians with physical examinations; observing neurological signs; and checking circulation of fingers and toes of casted limbs.
  4. administer to the physical needs of patients by providing appropriate support, giving backrubs, feeding patients, positioning patients, and adjusting side rail and restraints.
  5. maintain suitable environment for patient by changing linens, tidying the premises, caring for equipment, all according to specific directions, and by following exact nursing orders for ventilation, heat and light.
  6. chart and report nursing care activities and observations.
  7. assist in the care of acutely ill patients by performing specially designated, technical aspects of patient's total nursing care.
  8. performs other related duties as assigned.
  • High school graduation or equivalent
  • Possession of a CNA license from an accredited institution/school/program.

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  • Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history required.

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