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    Feb 20, 2024 11:45 am by Monique WilliamsJob Opportunities

    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

    1. High school graduation or equivalent.
    2. Possession of a CNA license from an accredited institution/school/program.
    3. Registered and active in the

    Illinois Department of Public Health – Health Care Work Registry

    http://www.idph.state.il.us/nar/cnafacts.htm

    1. Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications
    2. Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers
    3. Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training
    4. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.

    Current AHA BLS/CPR, NRP and other required unit-specific certifications acquired during probation period.