What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Technician - PRN - Float Pool position at Saint Joseph Health System?
Why Saint Joseph Health System?
Saint Joseph Health System is a not-for-profit, multi-hospital health system located in North Central Indiana.
What we offer:
- NO mandatory overtime
- Benefits first day of employment (including: medical, dental, vision, PTO, life, STD/LTD
- Sign-On Bonus
- Retirement savings account with employer match
- Generous paid time off programs
- Employee referral incentive program
- Tuition/professional development reimbursement
- Nursing Scholarship opportunities
- State of the art equipment
- Supportive team approach
- Unlimited CEUs
JOB SUMMARY
The Nurse Technician provides direct patient care using the nursing process under the direct supervision of the RN or LPN.
JOB DUTIES
1. Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.
2. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information.
3. Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
4. Provides direct patient care according to age specific guidelines and established policies and procedures.
5. Performs selected nursing procedures after validation of skill level by a Registered Nurse.
6. Communicates patient related data and requests to appropriate team members.
7. Assists in meeting the patient’s nutritional needs.
8. Assists with ambulation to include walkers, canes, prostheses, etc.
9. Maintains a safe environment by adhering to hospital policies and procedures for isolation techniques, use of restraints, and prevention of falls. Reports any unsafe condition to the appropriate associate.
10. Documents and reports care delivered per policy.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned or as workload or staffing variations require.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
Education: Currently attending and in good standing at an accredited school of nursing.
Licensure: CPR certification on hire or able to attain within 60 days.
Experience: Satisfactory completion of a minimum of one (1) clinical semester equivalent to a fundamental in nursing course.
Other Job Requirements:
Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on departmental and/or organizational needs.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
