Job Description
Under general supervision of the Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse-RN, or LPN, performs directed patient care for an assigned number of patients. At all times, patient assignments will be determined by adjustment of patient census and current staffing levels for the overall patient care units. Assignments to other patient care units are established by census and staff levels which is reviewed on a shift-to-shift basis. As determined by the Nurse Manager, the technician will be assigned up to 40 hours per week and will rotate between day and night shift according to the needs of the unit and staff. The technician is expected to function within the scope of approved policies, procedures, and regulations for the department and organization. Will be responsible to assist with orientation of other newly hired nurse technicians. Must be able to work and relate in a professional, nondefensive manner with peers, physicians, administration, patients, and visitors. Will be responsible to collect selected patient information and perform patient care as directed by the RN/LPN. May be required to assist with accurate and timely entry of patient orders and charges into computer system. Attendance to yearly mandatory education requirements is nonnegotiable and will be the responsibility of the employee to arrange and attend sessions.