Nurse Technician at SSM Health

• Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge.  Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
• Collects and documents data for the admission assessment, reassessment and/or scheduling appointments or surgeries at specific times for patient population.  May document and provide appropriate data to the RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.
• Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.  Utilizes time and supplies economically and conscientiously.
• Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.
• In an inpatient environment, responsibilities may also include the following: answers patients’ calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.  Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds.  Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
• In an inpatient environment, prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.  Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
• In an outpatient environment, manages referrals for medical and surgical specialist appointments.  Provides assistance in patient care to patients three years of age or older.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge.  Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
• Collects and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population.  Documents and provides appropriate data to the RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.
• Contributes to safety and quality care by relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.
• Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.
• Answers patients’ calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors  their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.   Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds.  Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
• Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.  Utilizes time and supplies economically and conscientiously.
• Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.
• Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
• Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Occasional driving.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS   
 
State of Work Location: Illinois

•     Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
•     And
•     Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

 
State of Work Location: Missouri

•     Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
•     And
•     Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

     
State of Work Location: Oklahoma

•     Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
•     And
•         Advanced Unlicensed Assistant - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
•         Or
•         Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Oklahoma State Department of Health

         
State of Work Location: Wisconsin

•     Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
•     And
•         Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Department of Health Services
•         Or
•         Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry