Nursing Technician Full time (nights)

Summary:

To provides nursing care to a patient or group of patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse.

Full time night shifts: Sunday-Saturday, three twelve-hour shifts, 7pm- 7am

Required: Certified Nursing Assistant or an EMT licensed in the State of Connecticut.

Responsibilities:

1. Patient Care Criteria A: Provides patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse. Prioritizes assignments in consultation with the RN. Patient Care Criteria B: Performs procedures as identified by the Skills Checklist ie, splinting, EKGs and woundcare. Refers to and utilizes appropriate resources. Responds promptly to patient care needs. Patient Care Criteria C: Maintains a safe patient environment incorporating Norwalk Hospital Policies and Procedures. Patient Care Criteria D: Self-directed, offers assistance with unit needs, and cover other team members as needed. 
2. Communication Criteria A: Communicates with patients, visitors and coworkers within the scope of his/her responsibilities in a courteous manner. Communication Criteria B: Observes and reports to Registered Nurse all changes in patient condition, observations or occurrences of an unusual nature in a clear and concise manner. Communication Criteria C: Documents accurately patient data on appropriate forms i.e., ED Flow Sheet. Communication Criteria D: Obtains information necessary to carry out patient care assignment, for example: report and/or active order profile sheets.
3. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria A: Demonstrates compliance with identified policies and procedures in carrying out unit assignments i.e., stocking, equipment maintance. Follows mini-protocols. Maintains computer skills ie, Eclipys and Cerner, enters orders/patient charges and Emerge data. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria B: Demonstrates willingness to assist with and improve unit operations. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria C: Maintains neat and orderly appearance and environment. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria D: Completes all competencies and annual requirements as established by the ED Management team, i.e., EKGs, Point of Care Testing, restraints/Code Green and utilizes awareness of Least Restrictive Measures. Maintains personal Educational Record. 
4. Equipment and Supplies Criteria A: Utilizes supplies and equipment in a cost efficient and proper manner i.e.., stocking and Maintenance of equipment. Equipment and Supplies Criteria B: Reports problems with supplies and equipment to appropriate personnel for corrective action. Equipment and Supplies Criteria C: Maintains supplies as per established par levels in the ED and Express Care. 
5. Performs other duties as assigned.
6. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information:

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent and is a Nursing Assistant or an EMT in the State of Connecticut.
Minimum Experience: zero to six months
Desired:

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 350

Department: Emergency Department

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $15.30 - $25.65 Hourly