What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Tech - Centralized Support Services position at Hendrick Health?
Nurse Tech Job Summary
The Nurse Tech position provides nursing students an opportunity to assist licensed nursing personnel in the implementation of day-to-day patient care as well as the routine operations of the nursing unit which is assigned. The Nurse Tech provides care to the patients appropriate to the assigned unit.
Centralized Support Services Description
The CSS department offers nurse techs the opportunity to gain diverse, hands-on experience across Telemetry, Med/Tele, and Med/Surg units. Nurse techs will work alongside a seasoned resource nurse, strengthening skills and building confidence while caring for a wide variety of patients. This role allows to the nurse tech to practice the skills that they have been checked off on in real-time, supportive environments. Centralized Support Nurse Techs may also occasionally have the chance to experience different areas of the hospital (ER, Pedi, M/B, Wound care, NICU, etc.). If you are looking to grow, learn quickly, and be part of a strong, team-focused environment, the CSS resource department is an incredible place to start.
Centralized Support Departments
Input data in computer and programs. Maintain a professional appearance at all times. Ability to handle confidential information. Must have strong communication and teamwork skills to adapt to different unit types. The following duties are demonstrated by Centralized Support Nurse Techs. The nursing student's level in their nursing program will determine the scope of skills they can perform. Most common skills demonstrated may include: Safety/status checks are to be completed and documented minimum every 2 hours Focused reassessments are to be completed and documented minimum every 4 hours Participate in bedside shift report at shift change with primary nurse Other tasks can include but are not limited to:
The Nurse Tech position provides nursing students an opportunity to assist licensed nursing personnel in the implementation of day-to-day patient care as well as the routine operations of the nursing unit which is assigned. The Nurse Tech provides care to the patients appropriate to the assigned unit.
Centralized Support Services Description
The CSS department offers nurse techs the opportunity to gain diverse, hands-on experience across Telemetry, Med/Tele, and Med/Surg units. Nurse techs will work alongside a seasoned resource nurse, strengthening skills and building confidence while caring for a wide variety of patients. This role allows to the nurse tech to practice the skills that they have been checked off on in real-time, supportive environments. Centralized Support Nurse Techs may also occasionally have the chance to experience different areas of the hospital (ER, Pedi, M/B, Wound care, NICU, etc.). If you are looking to grow, learn quickly, and be part of a strong, team-focused environment, the CSS resource department is an incredible place to start.
Centralized Support Departments
- Nurse techs for Centralized Support will need to have flexibility and adaptability, as float staff frequently move between Med/Surg, PCU/Telemetry, and Med/Tele at both the North and South campus.
- There is not a home unit for this area. All assignments are received the day of your scheduled shift and 1 to 2 hours prior to start of your shift.
- Start shift by receiving report on assigned patients
- Receive patient assignment from charge nurse or resource nurse, if you are placed with one, and participate in bedside shift report with primary nurse
- Review patient’s charts for orders, medications, results, etc.
- Complete head-to-toe assessment on each of your patients including collecting vital signs and document it.
- Discuss any abnormal findings with primary nurse and/or charge nurse
- Document assessments and vital signs in patient’s chart
- Review patient’s plan of care and any needed interventions for the shift
- IV starts and removals
- Foley catheter insertion, maintenance, and removal
- NG tubes insertion, maintenance, and removal
- Administer O2
- Tube feedings
- Cough and deep breathing
- Incentive spirometer use
- Hot and cold application
- Surgical drain care
- Ostomy care
- Wound care
- Vital signs, Hygiene care, Turning and repositioning patients
- ADLs such as bathing, toileting, ambulation, transferring, etc.
- Assisting PT/OT as needed
- Blood glucose checks
- You will be learning several different roles within your area of care. As a nurse tech, you will not only learn nursing tasks but also PCT/CNA tasks. You will be applying and perfecting your critical thinking skills every shift.
- CPR: BLS certification through the AHA
- Must be a nursing student entering 2nd through 4th semester of nursing school
- No previous work experience required