Nurse Tech Med/Surg Days
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Round Rock
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY The Nurse Technician, under the supervision of a registered
nurse (RN), provides care and procedures to neonatal, pediatric,
adult or geriatric patients. This position reports and documents
observations, assists with procedures, and performs other
unit-support activities as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE Performs tasks which are most commonly delegated by an RN and
may include: non-invasive and non-sterile treatments; collecting,
reporting, and documenting of data (e.g., vital signs, height,
weight, intake and output, blood glucose monitoring via fingerstick
blood samples, test strips and portable meters; urine test for
sugar and hematest results, environmental situations, patient or
family comments relating to the patient's care, behaviors related
to the plan of care); patient ambulation, positioning, and turning;
transportation of patients within the facility; placing and
retrieving of meal trays, preparing and feeding food; personal
hygiene and elimination, including vaginal irrigations and
cleansing enemas; socialization activities; activities of daily
living; and reinforcement of health teaching planned and provided
by the RN. Performs related technical, service, and clerical duties which
may include: running errands; picking up supplies; obtaining and
delivering specimens; receiving and sorting test results; answering
telephones; keeping patient rooms clean and orderly; stocking
linens, supplies, tissues, and towels; changing bed linens, and
disposing of trash. Communicates data to the RN, patient response to treatment and
patient status, to facilitate timely patient assessment and
evaluation. Documents information according to department and facility
policies and procedures. Follows the plan of care which includes the age or developmental
stage of the patient. Works to meet unit, department, facility, and
organizational goals for patient care. Attends applicable or required in-services and educational
programs and staff conferences. Complies with applicable policies and procedures, adheres to
infection control and safety guidelines, protects and maintains
patient privacy and confidentiality, and ensures safe work and care
environment for self and patients. Observes proper body mechanics
while performing work area duties and patient care. Nursing students employed as techs are considered unlicensed
assistive personnel (UAPs). Tasks cannot be delegated to UAPs that
require nursing judgment/assessment and follow-up. Therefore, tasks, such as, tube feedings, urinary catheter
insertions and sterile dressing changes, cannot be delegated to
nurse techs. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS Enrolled in an accredited diploma, associate degree, or
baccalaureate degree nursing program and have completed the first
semester of their nursing curriculum. Upon graduation, BSWH
employees may continue to work as a Nurse Tech until their agreed
upon start date as a Graduate Nurse or Registered Nurse. Must maintain current record of continuing education
activities. Must meet required competencies. BENEFITS Our competitive benefits package includes the following Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or
level QUALIFICATIONS Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days or hire or
transfer.
Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Round Rock , Nurse Tech Med/Surg Days, Other , Round Rock, Texas
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