Nurse Tech - Swing Bed

Job Summary

Administers patient care to assigned patients under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Nurse (RN). Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties to support quality patient outcomes and efficient unit operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides personal care and assistance to assigned patients.
• Performs treatments and procedures as directed by licensed nursing staff.
• Assists nurses and healthcare providers with examinations, treatments, special tests, and procedures.
• Cleans and maintains equipment after use according to established protocols.
• Participates in unit activities, including answering phones and call lights, distributing meals, performing environmental tasks, and completing other assigned duties.
• Participates in team conferences, shift reports, and patient care planning activities.

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Certification

• Current Nurse Technician certification preferred.

Special Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to perform physical demands of the position, including prolonged standing, walking, and lifting.
• Maintains good physical and emotional health necessary to perform job duties effectively.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to use appropriate channels of communication.
• Ability to remain calm and function effectively in stressful situations.
• Demonstrates flexibility and cooperatioin with rotating shifts and/or duty assignments.
• Promotes positive interdepartmental and intradepartmental working relationships.