What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Nursing Technician - Emergency Room General position at Windham Hospital?
Description
Job Schedule: Per DiemStandard Hours: 1
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: per diem- 16 hours per month required.
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JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of a Nurse Leader and the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Student Nurse Technician is responsible for performing specific duties that support patient care, which includes direct and indirect patient care activities that are essential to providing a safe and efficient care environment. This position performs selected interventions and activities that contribute to providing comprehensive care to patients in accordance with all existing regulatory and hospital standards, policies, and procedures. In addition, along with the care team, this position is responsible for ensuring a positive patient experience.
This role performs in a high activity work environment with multiple priorities and necessitates flexibility in scheduling.
Student Nurse Technicians must be actively enrolled in an accredited ASN or BSN Nursing program.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists the RN and the nursing care team by performing nursing care measures that contribute to the daily management of patient care. Upholds infection prevention standards.
- Performs and assists with direct patient care: bathing, grooming, oral / denture care, perineal care, toileting, elimination, feeding, positioning, repositioning and ambulation.
- Performs interventions: specimen collection, urinary catheter care, Point of Care Testing.
- Obtains and records vital signs using the electronic medical record.
- Assists in maintaining a clinical environment that is clean, safe and free from clutter.
- Reports deviations and changes in patient status in a timely manner to the RN.
- Performs EKG and/or Phlebotomy duties based on assigned unit, hospital, and / or need.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Current enrollment in an accredited ASN or BSN program and in good academic standing.
- Successful completion of PCT specific HHC orientation.
- Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Must be able to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information in English.
- Basic cardiac life support.
- EPIC experience preferred.
- Basic math skills.
- Basic computer skills.
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