Nurse Technician Duties

~Clinical
• 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.
Job Description
Disclaimer
This job description reflects the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all
duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Nothing restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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• Safely operates patient care equipment such as SCDs, pulse oximeters, specialty beds, weighing devices, and cardiac chairs.
• Empties drains and documents amount and color of drainage in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Performs range of motion, assists with patient mobilization (chair, transfers, turning and ROM).
• Collects and labels in front of patient various specimens including sputum, urine and stool.
• Performs Point of Care testing as assigned.
• Provides care for incontinent patients promoting skin integrity and utilizing appropriate products.
• Assists patients with meeting hydration and nutritional needs.
• Records intake and output amounts, performs calorie counts and provides meal supplements.
• Positions patient for oral intake to prevent aspiration.
• Monitors and reinforces fluid restrictions.
• Performs a.m. or p.m. care, including back rubs, oral hygiene, making occupied and unoccupied beds. Prepares patient for OR, assists with bed baths, and assists patient with other activities of daily living.
• Upon validation of competency, may perform phlebotomy.
• Receives assignment from RN and consults and contributes to the patient’s plan of care.
• Documents patient information in EHR (vital signs, nursing care provided, intake and output).
• Reinforces patient teaching provided by nurse.
• Acts as a patient / family advocate by providing comfort, assistance and information.
• Provides feedback to RN or LPN on patient care and condition as directed.
• Performs duties of Patient Care Companion when needed.
• Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean, safe and therapeutic environment.
• Other duties as assigned.
Professional/Leadership
• Advocates for patients, families, and their significant others and the community.
• Participates in organizational, departmental and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.
• Demonstrates accountability for job performance by seeking opportunities to enhance job skills and knowledge.
• Maintains conditions of employment (Nurse Assistant Certificate, BLS and other required unit-specific requirements).
Organizational
• Adheres to the UI Health’s Code of Conduct.
• Treats patients/families, staff, students and visitors with respect and dignity.
• Adheres to Nursing’s time, overtime and attendance policies.
• Completes electronic learning modules and related programs as assigned by UI Health by established date
• Complies with University Health Services TB and fit-testing requirements
• Utilizes established communication channels/chain of command to escalate or resolve patient care problems.
• Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem solving and resolution.
Education/Research
• Collaborates with other staff to identify, promote and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students
• Serves as a resource to other nursing staff and students
• Accesses Medical Center intranet/outlook for relevant communication and to review and interpret changes in policy, procedure and other information pertinent to practice
Job Description
Disclaimer
This job description reflects the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all
duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Nothing restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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• Supports nursing and multidisciplinary research efforts conducted on the unit and at UI Health.
• Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs.
Reporting Structure
• This person works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) who provides direction and supervision on a continual basis. The Director/Manager/CNCII, acting as coach and mentor, provides additional direction, guidance, and feedback regarding practice and performance. The employee’s performance is evaluated annually in writing and more frequently if needed. The employee and Director/Manager meet on an as needed basis for coaching and mentoring where support, guidance and direction can be given.
UI Care: Patient & Employee Service Values
Our Values and UI CARE (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) Standards
Compassion: We will treat our patients and their families with kindness and compassion and strive to better understand and respond to their needs.
Accountability: We will hold ourselves accountable as an organization and as individuals to act ethically and responsibly in everything we do, to be excellent stewards of our natural and financial resources and to be transparent in our actions. We will make every effort to reduce waste in all forms, including waste that impacts human health.
Respect: We will act with respect, openness and honesty in our dealings with patients, families and coworkers. We will work collaboratively to promote the well-being of the communities we serve and to advance patient care, education and research.
Excellence: We will work as a team to leverage best practices and innovation in providing the highest-quality care for our patients and families. We will devote ourselves to continuously improve in everything we do.
Job Knowledge & Skills, Education, Experience
High School Graduate or Equivalent.
Possession of a CNA license from an accredited institution/school/program, Illinois Department of Public Health - Healthcare Work Registry
Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit-specific certifications
Basic computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the EHR with on-the-job training
Working Conditions – Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, climb stairs, bend, stretch, lift and have adequate (baseline) sensory functions: sight, smell, hearing and manual dexterity. Work may be performed in varied locations inside/outside of the hospital, such as, but not limited to patient care unit, operating rooms, recovery rooms, clinical and research labs and offices. Duties may include travel by vehicle. Work may involve exposure to contagious diseases, radiation, anesthesia gases, chemicals, caustic materials, sophisticated electronic equipment and hazards associated with its use, physical
 

One year (1)  direct patient care or customer service in health care setting

Current CNA required.

Current BLS

Must take Neonatal Resusciation Provider course within the first 6 months of hire, on site sponosored by department

Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history required. 

Four 4 days a week