Position Summary
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.
Duties & Responsibilities

Assists with patient admission, transfer or discharge as assigned and supports the patient by performing _x000d_activities of daily living, safely operating patient care equipment, promoting skin integrity and safety measures.

Documents patient information in EHR (such as vital signs, nursing care provided, intake and output)._x000d_

Acts as a patient / family advocate by providing comfort, assistance and information and provides feedback to _x000d_RN or LPN on patient care and condition as directed.

Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to _x000d_achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean, safe and therapeutic environment

Participates in organizational, departmental and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit _x000d_goals in daily behavior.

Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem solving and _x000d_resolution.

Collaborates with other staff to identify, promote and provide positive learning experiences for staff and_x000d_students

Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and _x000d_initiates strategies to meet such needs

Other duties as assigned.