Employer: UI Health
Hiring Department: Mother Baby Department
Job Title: Nursing Technician
Additional Information: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/7973?c=uic
Description:
Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse II (LPN), the Nursing Technician delivers patient care utilizing the Relationship-Based Care model as a framework. The Nurse Technician provides care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by supporting Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence in clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Nurse Technician functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.
Duties & Responsibilities
Completes the “Core Skills Assessment” upon hire.
Sets up patients’ rooms- adult and newborn, inpatient rooms, OBED bays
Sets up and complies with isolation precautions
Complies with UI Health infection control guidelines
Introduces self to the patient and family, provides patients with admission/information pack, and provides assistance as needed
Orients patient and family to room including explaining visiting hours, bed functions, and use of television, telephone, and call light
Assists with patient discharge as assigned, ensuring that all patient belongings go with the patient
Provides post-mortem care
Responds to patient call lights
Measures and records vital signs, notifies RN of any abnormalities/changes
Measures and records weight and height
Monitors and reinforces use of incentive spirometer, deep breathing and coughing
Inspects patient’s skin and notifies RN of any abnormalities or changes
Maintains fall precautions, including bed-alarms.
Prepares patients for diagnostic and therapeutic tests as directed by the RN
Applies simple dressings as directed by the RN
Maintains oxygen therapy
Safely operates patient care equipment such as SCDs, pulse oximeters, specialty beds, weighing devices, and cardiac chairs
Empties drains and documents amount and color of drainage in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Performs range of motion, assists with patient mobilization (chair, transfers, turning and ROM)
Collects and labels in front of patient various specimens including sputum, urine and stool
Performs Point of Care testing as assigned.
Provides care for incontinent patients promoting skin integrity and utilizing appropriate products
Assists patients with meeting hydration and nutritional needs
Records intake and output amounts, performs calorie counts and provides meal supplements
Positions patient for oral intake to prevent aspiration
Monitors and reinforces fluid restrictions.
Performs a.m. or p.m. care, including back rubs, oral hygiene, making occupied and unoccupied beds. Prepares patient for OR, assists with bed
baths, and assists patient with other activities of daily living.
Receives assignment from RN and consults and contributes to the patient’s plan of care
Documents patient information in EHR (vital signs, nursing care provided, intake and output)
Reinforces patient teaching provided by nurse
Acts as a patient / family advocate by providing comfort, assistance and information.
Provides feedback to RN on patient care and condition as directed
Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to achieve quality outcomes,
patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean, safe and therapeutic environment
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Possession of a CNA license from an accredited institution/school/program.
- Registered and active in the
Illinois Department of Public Health – Health Care Work Registry
http://www.idph.state.il.us/nar/cnafacts.htm
- Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications
- Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers
- Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training
- Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.
Current AHA BLS/CPR, NRP and other required unit-specific certifications acquired during probation period.