What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Technician (Crisis Stabilization) position at Highland Rivers Community Service Board?
JOB SUMMARY: The Nurse Technician, when necessary, will perform basic nursing duties alongside a registered nurse. Duties to include, but not limited, collect vital signs and samples, and perform other administrative and clinical tasks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor all aspects of individual care, including diet and physical activity and report any concerns to the Charge Nurse.
- Shadow RN with all admission and discharge paperwork including nursing assessments on individuals with mental health/substance abuse symptoms exhibiting a state of crisis and needs with development of nursing care plans
- Shadow required daily shift note for all individuals on CSU if applicable
- Shadow all chart checks, CIWA, COWS,
- vitals are completed on the shift and all required logs (refrigerator, temperature logs) are updated on the shift
- Review/update BHL board to ensure accurate and complete census
- Maintains stock of supplies in department
- Provide education to individual and/or family in line with appropriate Release of Information with Charge Nurse oversight.
- Provide education to individuals regarding treatment and aftercare individually with Charge Nurse oversight
- Consult with other outpatient site staff regarding individual's treatment with Charge Nurse oversight.
- Perform safe phlebotomy practices when collecting labs (employee must have appropriate certification.)
- Provides information and data to contribute to the assessment of individuals and reports changes in condition and responses to care.
- Participates as a member of the health care team to identify needs, implement interventions.
- Provides, encourages and participates in activities of recreation and socialization.
- Maintains cleanliness in the facility.
- Provides daily living assistance to individuals as needed.
- Performs direct care to individuals and assists in orienting and checking in new residents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a senior nursing student in an accredited program for LPN or RN.
- CNA preferred
