Position Summary
The Student Nurse Technician supports the patient care team by performing multifunctional activities such as direct patient care (under the direction of a Registered Nurse), day-to-day upkeep of the Nursing Units, OR, and patient discharges. This is an entry level nursing position within the following departments: Inpatient – Med/Surg, PreOp/PACU, OR.
Essential Job Functions/Accountabilities
Assists patients with activities of daily living. Assists patients with bathing and/or showering. Assists patient with menu completion and calls for trays from room service. Notifies the registered nurse if the patient has not received a meal tray. Prepares patient and environment for meals, passes trays and assists patients with meals as patients’ needs require, document intake, I/O calorie count and vitals (TPR’s, empties Foley output, % of meals, measurement of intake in cc’s).
Collects trays, prepares and delivers nourishments to assigned patient, provides water, ice and all between meal dietary needs to patients, orders and maintains standard stock foods, cleans/maintains patient refrigerator and updates refrigerator temperature log as assigned. Identifies and reports unusual occurrences and/or abnormal findings to the patient’s nurse in a timely manner.
Distributes clean linen and collects dirty linen, stocks linens in cupboard/hall carts. Observes and reports maintenance defects that need repair, adjustment or replacement. Makes beds and performs other special housekeeping duties as may be required.
Assists with patient transfers and discharges, including removal of equipment for patient rooms post-discharge. Properly identifies and escorts patient to pre-op or pre-testing areas. Obtains patient vital signs. Provides positive patient interaction.
Disinfects bed/chair/area/equipment after patient use. Stocks pre-op area with pretesting area supplies. Restocks bedside with necessary items. Stocks blanket warmer. Makes beds and performs other special housekeeping duties as required. Replaces sharps containers when full. Communicates with Pre-Op/PACU manager if laundry items appear to be over or under stocked. Obtains supplies from stock room as requested.
Performs miscellaneous errands, such as transporting specimens, documents etc. Performs other patient care support activities as needed. Completes assignment and makes changes as situation warrant, as directed by the RN. Supports other direct caregivers as needed.
Transports assigned patients throughout all areas of the hospital as directed, to include lifting and assisting from bed to wheelchairs and back as may be required. Supports other direct caregivers as needed, under the direction of a RN by assisting with activities of daily living. Supports other team members by answering the phone and assist the unit secretary as directed.
All other duties not specifically assigned.
Position Requirements
Education: Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program and/or seeking an associate’s or bachelor’s degree of nursing.
Experience: N/A
Technical Skills: Proven ability to read and write English, follow written and oral instructions and perform basic mathematical functions.
Certifications/Licenses/Registrations: BLS required within 3 months of hire.
Schedule: Minimum 24 hours per month
Status: Per Diem (PRN) Variable
At Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, we embrace a people-first culture where we put patients at the center of everything we do, as we empower our healthcare professionals in the delivery of compassionate, nationally-renowned care.
Are you a new graduate looking to begin your career or an experienced professional looking for an invigorating environment? Consider joining our 5-star team at the Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center. Our healthcare professionals are dedicated to the specialized care of orthopedic and plastic / reconstructive conditions. More than 50 board-certified orthopedic and plastic / reconstructive physicians provide care at two surgical locations and 18 outpatient clinics in Northeast Ohio. We provide onsite physical and occupational therapy and have high-level imaging services, such as MRI, extremity MRI and bone density scans.
Benefits
Employees may elect to participate in a variety benefit programs. Eligibility to participate will require the fulfillment of applicable waiting periods and satisfaction of eligibility requirements.
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Wellness Program
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Employee Assistance Program