Nurse Technician

Parrish Medical Center

Nurse Technician

Titusville, FL
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Department:

    Nurse Technician

    Schedule/Status:

    Day-Night; Part Time

    Standard Hours/Week:

    12, 24

    General Description:

    Under the supervision of the RN is responsible for administering direct patient care as assigned as a member of the nursing team. Responds to patient requests and performs other nursing functions to ensure optimum patient care. Communicates changes in patient care to RN in a timely manner. Has access to the locked Clean Utility/Meds/Nourishments rooms for access to patient nourishments and care items. Demonstrates competency in all procedures within scope of practice, as appropriate to the population of patients served. The position shall exemplify the desired Culture of Choice® and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Administers direct personal patient care.

    Assists with activities of daily living of patients.

    Performs assigned nursing procedures as delegated by the RN, including the following: 

    Blood glucose testing

    Phlebotomy

    Foley catheter removal

    Discontinuation of saline lock

    EKG

    Bladder scanning

    Pacemaker interrogation

    Restraint application

    Vital sign measurement

    Intake and output measurements

    Performs select unit secretary duties.

    Performs patient care sitter duties.

    Maintains and cleans patient areas, equipment and work areas.

    Makes hourly patient rounds to anticipate and address patient needs.

    Communicates effectively with co-workers, patients, families and other health care team members.

    Demonstrates appropriate utilization of resources and equipment.

    Performs similar or related duties as assigned.

    Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as pertains to the work area

    Requirements:

    Formal Education

    High School Diploma or GED required.

    Enrolled in an RN Nursing (ADN/BSN) program

    Work Experience:

    No previous experience required

    Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

    Current and active American Heart Association BLS certification.

    Part Time Benefits:

    Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits, including:

    Annual Accrual of 72 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours

    Health Insurance

    403(b) Retirement Program

    Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance

    EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits