Student Nurse Technician
8 days ago
Richmond
Schedule: Night Shift. 12 hours weekly. 6:00p-6:15a. • Uses computer and software programs with proficiency., • Utilizes accurate medical terminology in all communications., • Follows Code Procedures as outlined., • Properly operates unit communication equipment., • Calls staff as directed to ensure smooth operations., • Transports patients as needed to support care., • Initiates and maintains records and reports to ensure proper documentation., • Organizes and maintains medical records in accordance with universal chart order, thins charts, and prepares discharged medical records for timely pickup., • Initiates work orders to address maintenance or operational needs., • Posts reports on charts to ensure proper documentation and communication., • Adheres strictly to Infection Control Policy, with a specific emphasis on hand hygiene., • Coordinates care with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care., • Uses appropriate resources such as Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, Directors, Administrative Coordinator, Pharmacy, etc., to support patient care needs., • Demonstrates good time management by avoiding unjustified overtime., • Informs supervisor when hours worked may accrue overtime or incidental overtime., • Complies with the attendance policy to ensure adequate staffing., • Offers assistance to the team to maintain unit productivity and support smooth operations., • Collaborates with team and management to develop cost-effective solutions and improve workflow processes., • Participates in team huddles and check-backs to proactively manage changes and ensure alignment with goals., • Ensures documentation is accurate, precise, and thorough, meeting department and regulatory standards, including date/time and signature on all medical record entries., • Maintains up-to-date documentation, charting in "real time" to ensure accuracy and timeliness., • Ensures documentation is legible, grammatically correct, and appropriately punctuated., • Uses only hospital-approved abbreviations in documentation., • Documents observational and purposeful rounding to ensure patient care quality., • Demonstrates competence in utilizing all EHR and resource systems to maintain efficient workflows., • Remains accountable for maintaining the privacy of medical records and patient information., • Works to resolve team conflicts in a professional manner, offering assistance to others as needed., • Accepts team direction and collaborates effectively with colleagues., • Remains open to constructive feedback for continuous personal and professional development., • Remains flexible with alterations in work assignments to adapt to changing needs., • Actively supports unit goals, strategic plans, and participates in hospital initiatives to enhance overall performance., • Responds to unit needs by adjusting schedules and covering shift shortages as necessary., • Proactively looks for ways to reduce stress for self and team to maintain a positive working environment., • Builds trust with customers by introducing self, actively listening, displaying positive body language, explaining procedures, and providing frequent updates., • Anticipates the needs of customers, responding to questions, concerns, and requests in a timely manner., • Performs observational and purposeful rounding to ensure patient care and satisfaction., • Utilizes communication boards in patient rooms to enhance communication and patient experience., • Promotes a healing and supportive environment to encourage patient well-being., • Communicates constructively and professionally in all interactions to foster collaboration and respect., • Upholds Relationship-Based Care (RBC) principles to strengthen patient relationships and support care delivery., • Accommodates the cultural, spiritual, and emotional needs of customers to provide holistic care., • Obtains and records vital signs and other necessary measurements to monitor patient condition., • Completes baths, skin care, and personal hygiene (ADLs), including backrubs, to support patient comfort and well-being., • Ensures fluids and foods are available, assists with feeding activities, and records patient intake and output., • Assists with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure smooth transitions., • Sets up rooms for admission, including isolation rooms, to ensure readiness for patient arrival., • Promptly responds to patient care needs, requests, and call lights to maintain patient satisfaction., • Applies ice packs, restraints, and binders as required for patient care., • Obtains specimen collection as directed and empties appropriate drainage devices to support patient care., • Performs post-mortem care in accordance with hospital protocols., • Performs urinary catheter care to ensure patient comfort and hygiene., • Assembles equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physicians or nurses., • Reports information and observations promptly to the appropriate nurse for follow-up., • Shares responsibility for preparation, proper use, and care of equipment and supplies, maintaining the neatness and cleanliness of the unit., • Empties linen hampers to maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the unit., • Assists patients with bedpans and urinals as part of daily care duties., • Performs shave preps using clippers to ensure patient grooming and comfort., • Volunteers and actively participates in Unit Practice Councils, unit/department meetings, unit updates, Kaizens, or other committees as assigned, offering constructive feedback., • Provides best-practice care by following hospital standards of care, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements., • Removes Foley catheters in accordance with hospital guidelines and patient needs., • Discontinues peripheral IVs as part of patient care., • Performs subsequent dressing changes after the initial dressing change by an RN., • Applies Wound VAC under the direct supervision of an RN., • Removes sutures in accordance with hospital protocols., • Removes staples as part of routine patient care., • Inserts Foley catheters as required for patient management., • Performs Foley catheter irrigation at the direction of an RN., • Flushes eyes as part of patient care when necessary., • Flushes ears as part of patient care when required., • Performs visual acuity checks to assess patient vision., • Conducts EKGs as part of diagnostic procedures., • Places patients on cardiac monitors/telemetry to monitor heart activity., • Performs nasal swabs for testing purposes., • Performs throat swabs for testing purposes., • Places patients on oxygen as required for respiratory support., • Completes admission history to gather important patient information., • Completes Home Medication List to ensure accurate medication records., • Applies AED as needed in emergency situations., • Applies Plexipulses and SCDs (at the direction of an RN) to support patient care., • Performs Point of Care Testing or carbohydrate counting as required for patient management., • Applies monitors and telemetry to track patient vitals and heart function., • Minimum education required: High School Diploma, successful completion of clinical lab check-offs at an accredited RN/LPN program., • Minimum experience required: enrollment in accredited RN/LPN program., • Minimum experience preferred: 1 year experience in healthcare setting., • Minimum certification required: BLS This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.
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